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Fruity Candy Popcorn {AKA Jell-O Popcorn}

5 from 13 votes
This crispy candied popcorn gets it's flavor and vibrant color from Jell-O!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings8 1-cup servings
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups popped popcorn
  • ¼ cup butter that’s half a stick
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup honey is a good substitute
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 small box Jell-O (3-3.5 ounces), any flavor not sugar-free

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a jelly roll pan with foil or parchment. If using foil, spray lightly with non-stick spray and set aside. Place popcorn in an extra large mixing bowl.
  • Place butter and syrup in a sauce pan on medium heat. Stir until butter is melted. Add sugar and Jell-O and stir to combine.
  • Increase heat and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat so it just simmers. Continue simmering for 5 minutes.
  • After the sugar mixture simmers for 5 minutes, immediately pour over popcorn in bowl. Be careful, it’s super hot! Mix right away and keep stirring so everything gets well coated. Spread mixture onto prepared pan and spread out evenly.
  • Pop in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let cool to room temp. Then break into pieces and enjoy! You can certainly eat this un-baked as well and it’s just soft and gooey, but definitely bake it if you’re going to pack it up for giving, or serve it as party food so it will be light and crunchy.

Notes

  • Store finished Fruity Candy Popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy within 3-5 days for best results.
  • My favorite containers for goodies like this come from the dollar section at Target. Craft stores like Michael's and Hobby Lobby usually have a great selection as well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup, Calories: 205kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 101mg, Potassium: 39mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 28g, Vitamin A: 199IU, Calcium: 4mg, Iron: 0.4mg
Course: Candy, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fruity Candy Popcorn {AKA Jell-O Popcorn}
Calories: 205kcal
Cost: $3
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