Popcorn with Maple Syrup
Introducing maple syrup popcorn! The same sweet and crispy popcorn that you already love, minus the refined sugar! This 4-ingredient popcorn has a delicious caramelized flavor, a touch of saltiness, and is incredibly addictive!
Ingredients
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup popcorn kernels unpopped
- 1/4 tsp salt optional
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to
250 °F (125°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside. - Heat the oil. Add the oil to a large, heavy-bottomed pot (I used my Instant Pot) and heat it over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds.
- Pop the popcorn kernels. Once the oil is hot, add the popcorn kernels and cover the pot with a lid. Wait about 20-30 seconds, and the kernels will start to pop. Shake the pot from time to time to make sure all the kernels pop.
- Remove from heat. Once the popping has slowed down, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for another minute. Add the salt and toss to coat. Set the popcorn aside.
- Heat the maple syrup. Add the maple syrup to a medium saucepan and heat it over medium heat. Once it starts to boil and some foam/bubbles form, let it boil for 3 minutes.
- Coat the popcorn. Pour the hot maple syrup over the popcorn as you stir to coat the popcorn evenly.
- Bake the popcorn. Transfer the popcorn to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 30 minutes at 250°F (125°C). This step will make the popcorn crunchy and allow the maple syrup to harden.
- Let cool. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. The popcorn will become crunchy as it cools.
- To store: This popcorn will stay crunchy for up to 1 week if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Do not let the maple syrup boil for too long. Once the maple syrup is boiling, do not let it boil for more than 3 minutes, or it will harden too quickly once you pour it over the popcorn. One more thing: keep an eye on the maple syrup while it is boiling, as it might bubble and rise. If that happens, use a wooden spoon to stir it.
- Stir as you pour the maple syrup over the popcorn. When 3 minutes are up, it’s time to drizzle the hot maple syrup over the popcorn. Pour it slowly and make sure to stir the popcorn continuously to ensure it’s coated evenly. This step is easier if you have the help of a friend or family member.
- Adjust the saltiness to taste. We use 1/4 teaspoon as we like our popcorn salty. If you don’t enjoy sweet and salty popcorn, reduce the salt to 1/8 teaspoon or omit it completely.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste. If you have a sweet tooth, feel free to use 1/3 cup of maple syrup instead of 1/4 cup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 264 kcal | Carbohydrates: 48 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 7.8 g | Fiber: 3.5 g | Sugar: 24.5 g