Orange Glazed Popcorn
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Snacks A delightful treat featuring freshly popped corn coated in a sweet orange sugar syrup. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or a sweet afternoon snack.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 15 mins | None | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 1 1/2-quart pan
- Candy thermometer
- Wooden spoon
- Waxed paper
- Forks
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 cups | Popped corn | Unsalted |
| 4 cups | Sugar | Granulated |
| 2/3 cup | Hot water | Hot |
| 1/3 cup | Orange juice | Fresh or bottled |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt | Standard |
Instructions
Step 1: Making the Syrup
- Mix 4 cups sugar, 2/3 cup hot water, 1/3 cup orange juice, and 1/4 tsp salt in a 1 1/2-quart pan.
- Bring to a rolling boil, stirring often, and continue to boil until the soft-ball stage reaches 234 degrees.
- Remove from heat.
Step 2: Coating and Cooling
- Pour the hot syrup over 8 cups popped corn in a pan, taking care not to scrape.
- Stir and fold the syrup over the corn using a wooden spoon until the corn is well mixed and loses its stickiness.
- Pour out onto waxed paper and separate kernels with 2 forks.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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