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?
Well how about a gender reveal with your dish?
Let the mom give you hints to make the party a success.
Everyone loves popcorn and gourmet popcorn is very trendy right now.
This pink and blue popcorn is just the thing.
Baby Shower Popcorn
These are the INGREDIENTS You will need:
- 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
Here are THE INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:
- 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.
Keep an eye on the expectant mama to see if she is cornering the market on any one color!
Use the answer as a party game and receive some souvenirs in the process!
Or find out the gender ahead of time from the daddy to be.
Create your own fun by having guests figuring out the number of each color in the bowl.
Most popcorn pieces of one color wins!
There is so much you can do. I am sure you can find an idea that suits the occasion.
And the mom can take pictures and later you can frame the best and give it to the couple after the baby is born!
The memory of this baby shower popcorn can last forever!
Baby Shower Popcorn
Ingredients
- 1 Cup sugar
- 1/4 Cup water + 1 tablespoon
- 12 Cup popcorn, popped
- 25 Drops blue liquid food coloring
- 25 Drops pink 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, 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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Hello Marilyn,
I have a few questions regarding your recipe that would be helpful if you could answer please. Thank you for your help!
1. Should I use unsalted butter?
2. Should I microwave just plain popcorn with no butter?
3. I am just going to make all blue popcorn. To get a darker blue, what is your recommendation for the amount of foo color drops to add. Also, should I get just blue or teal drops.
4. Lastly, is this a sweet popcorn like kettle corn?
Thank you again for your help. I will come back and leave a rating after I have made it.
Thanks for asking Kim. I will try to answer your questions.
1. It is not necessary to butter the popcorn at all. I use a healthy popcorn and air pop it. So I think that is mainly your preference. But with the sugar topping it isn’t necessary.
2. Microwaving the popcorn is a great idea also. Pop Secret is a good choice. Again, no added salt or butter.
3. As for color. I would add a few drops at a time until it is a bit darker than you wish. To become really dark you will of course need more coloring. I would still use the drops, and not gel. A good thing to remember. When adding coloring to anything, it will leave an added flavor to the food. It may not matter here because of the sugar coating. Just wanted for you to know.
4. And, yes the popcorn is sweet. It is made very similar to kettle corn.
Enjoy! And be sure to let me know how it worked for you!
Just 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 ??
Congratulations 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!
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.