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!
Baby Shower Popcorn
This pink and blue popcorn is just the thing for a gender reveal. Keep an eye on the expectant mama to see if she is cornering the market on any one color!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Adjust Servings: 20
Calories: 106kcal
Ingredients
- 1 C sugar
- 1/4 C water + 1 tablespoon
- 12 C popcorn Popped
- 25 Drops liquid food coloring Blue
- 25 Drops liquid food coloring Pink
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, divide into two, and add food coloring. Stir well and immediately pour over popcorn.
- Since I was only making one batch I poured half of the hot syrup into a measuring cup to make pink and blue. I used 6 drops of each color and would use more coloring next time.
- Pour onto wax paper, parchment or silicone liners and allow to cool.
- I put 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. Be sure to separate your popcorn for each color.
- 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.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1oz | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g (7%) | Protein: 3.1g (6%) | Fat: 1.2g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 0.2g (1%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 3.6g (14%) | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 0% | Vitamin C: 0% | Calcium: 0% | Iron: 0%
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Dan
August 19, 2018 at 12:15 PMJust made these for our Gender Reveal Party! It was much easier than I thought and turned out great! Was a big hit. Thanks for the recipe ??
Marilyn
August 19, 2018 at 12:34 PMCongratulations on the new baby!! I am thrilled it worked out so well for you. I am glad you found the popcorn recipe in time!! Enjoy all your memorable times with the new baby!
Lori Hill
June 13, 2018 at 10:40 PMSo 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
Marilyn
June 14, 2018 at 2:42 PMThat 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.
Michelle
June 5, 2018 at 3:30 AMThat’s such a neat idea Marilyn, love the colors and it’s easy too
Marilyn
June 5, 2018 at 2:22 PMThank you Michelle. I love experimenting with snacks. Easy to eat the failures. Enjoy your week!
Miz Helen
June 1, 2018 at 3:11 PMWhat 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
Marilyn
June 1, 2018 at 4:19 PMThank you so much Miz Helen! Have a great week!
Cassidy Adams
June 1, 2018 at 10:22 AMThat looks so delicious!! I’m a popcorn person anyway:)
Cassidy
Marilyn
June 1, 2018 at 4:19 PMThank you Cassidy! I am glad you like it. Have a great week!
Patrick Weseman
May 31, 2018 at 10:37 AMThat popcorn looks good anytime. #Thoughtfullthursday
Marilyn
May 31, 2018 at 8:10 PMThank you Patrick. I love popcorn and make it a few times a week. Have a great week!
Angelina
May 31, 2018 at 10:24 AMCute idea! Thanks for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things – we are so happy you joined us! Angelina @ Petite Haus
Marilyn
May 31, 2018 at 8:09 PMYou are welcome Angelina. And I always look forward to seeing what you are up to! Have a great week!
Melanie from Toots & Dill Blog
May 30, 2018 at 12:07 AMI 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!! =)
Marilyn
May 30, 2018 at 1:12 PMIt would be great for a reveal party too! Thanks Melanie. Have a great week!
April J Harris
May 29, 2018 at 2:23 PMWhat 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.
Marilyn
May 30, 2018 at 1:10 PMI 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!
Elise Ho
May 28, 2018 at 11:45 PMWhat an adorable idea. Thank you for sharing on #sundayfunday
Marilyn
May 30, 2018 at 1:10 PMThank you Elise! Have a great week!
Sinea
May 28, 2018 at 8:52 AMThis is such a cute idea! My grandgirl’s baby shower is coming up. We can make this!
Marilyn
May 28, 2018 at 2:49 PMNo way do you have a granddaughter expecting!! I was shockedyou were a grandma at all!! Enjoy the coming week!
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May 28, 2018 at 12:02 AMI love easy recipes like this one! I’ll have to give this one a try.
Marilyn
May 28, 2018 at 2:48 PMI hope you enjoy it Andrea. Enjoy the coming week!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
May 27, 2018 at 10:25 AMWhat a great idea! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope your week is amazing!
Marilyn
May 27, 2018 at 10:56 AMI know! I loved rhis when I saw it. And such a cute individuasl dish at the guest table. Have a great week.
Lisa Ehrman
May 20, 2015 at 7:14 PMThis 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!
Marilyn
May 20, 2015 at 7:35 PMThanks Lisa for stopping by! You have to try it this is better than movie theater popcorn! Any color combination will work.