Have you been invited to many baby showers lately? Have to bring a dish to pass as well as a gift for the mom-to-be? Everyone loves popcorn and for gourmet popcorn is very trendy right now. This pink and blue popcorn is just the thing. Keep an eye on the expectant mama to see if she is cornering the market on any one color!
See more snacks in your future? Try my Baby Shower Popcorn, Sweetheart Fantasy Fudge, Elephant Circus Trail Mix, or Butterscotch Popcorn.
Baby Shower Popcorn
Prep
Total
Yield 20
Everyone loves popcorn and for gourmet popcorn is very trendy right now. This pink and blue popcorn is just the thing. Keep an eye on the expectant mama to see if she is cornering the market on any one color!
Ingredients
- 1 C sugar
- 1/4 C + 1 Tblsp water
- 6 C popped popcorn-approx 1/3 C unpopped
- liquid food coloring
Instructions
- Place sugar and water in small pan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and keep stirring until it thickens (3-5 minutes)-I suggest setting a timer for 7 minutes once it begins to boil.
- Once thickened remove from heat and add food coloring. Stir well and immediately pour over popcorn.
- Carefully (it's very hot) stir to cover all of the popcorn.
- Pour onto wax paper, parchment or silicone liners and allow to cool.
Notes
I pop the popcorn right onto a silicone lined baking sheet. The popcorn lies flat and it's easier to drizzle the syrup over more that way.Since I was only making one batch I poured half of the hot syrup into a measuring cup to make red and blue. I used 6 drops of each color and would use more coloring next time. You'll need to work quickly, but carefully as melted sugar is extremely hot. How well you get the corn coated is only limited by your patience to keep stirring it:@)I think seasoned candy makers will notice that the liquid food coloring does make the coating a little grainy, it just won't be smooth and glossy.Might not want to make this on a humid day without air conditioning-just sayin'... I put it in a slightly warm oven to dry and set-up.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 oz
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 106 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 1.2 g | 2% | |
Saturated Fat 0.2 g | 1% | |
Unsaturated Fat 0.7 g | ||
Sodium 2 mg | 0% | |
Total Carbohydrates 21 g | 7% | |
Dietary Fiber 3.6 g | 14% | |
Sugars 0.3 g | ||
Protein 3.1 g | 6% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
So fun!! My daughter is going through fertility treatments right now. I’n Saving this to make at her baby shower! Thanks for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty
That is so cool Lori! My daughter-in-laws sister looks to finally be pregnant. She retrieved 4 eggs. The first 2 Implants didn’t take but this one has been verified now at 7 weeks. Fingers crossed for your bundle too! Grandma is a great job. Let me know about any upcoming shower!! Have a great week.
That’s such a neat idea Marilyn, love the colors and it’s easy too
Thank you Michelle. I love experimenting with snacks. Easy to eat the failures. Enjoy your week!
What a great treat and colors for a baby shower, lots of fun! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Thank you so much Miz Helen! Have a great week!
That looks so delicious!! I’m a popcorn person anyway:)
Cassidy
Thank you Cassidy! I am glad you like it. Have a great week!
That popcorn looks good anytime. #Thoughtfullthursday
Thank you Patrick. I love popcorn and make it a few times a week. Have a great week!
Cute idea! Thanks for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things – we are so happy you joined us! Angelina @ Petite Haus
You are welcome Angelina. And I always look forward to seeing what you are up to! Have a great week!
I just love this idea!! More and more of my friends are not finding out what they’re having and this special treat would be perfect! Thank you for the inspiration!! =)
It would be great for a reveal party too! Thanks Melanie. Have a great week!
What a fun idea, Marilyn! I didn’t realise it was so easy to colour popcorn! The red and blue really is perfect for baby showers and I’m thinking you could definitely adapt the colours for other occasions (4th of July maybe?) too! Shared on the Hearth and Soul Facebook page. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party.
I have some posts here where I did it for football playoffs and hockey games. I am sure you could do it for graduations, too! Have a great week!
What an adorable idea. Thank you for sharing on #sundayfunday
Thank you Elise! Have a great week!
This is such a cute idea! My grandgirl’s baby shower is coming up. We can make this!
No way do you have a granddaughter expecting!! I was shockedyou were a grandma at all!! Enjoy the coming week!
I love easy recipes like this one! I’ll have to give this one a try.
I hope you enjoy it Andrea. Enjoy the coming week!
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope your week is amazing!
I know! I loved rhis when I saw it. And such a cute individuasl dish at the guest table. Have a great week.
This is a great idea for a baby shower treat! It’s so colorful and easy to make, too 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Together on Tuesdays!
Thanks Lisa for stopping by! You have to try it this is better than movie theater popcorn! Any color combination will work.