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I'd seen this recipe over at Cravings of a Lunatic a few months back. It looked pretty. But I didn't have a reason to make pink popcorn so I just forgot about it. Then when I got on my popcorn kick, I remembered Kim's post.
Why not, let's make some pink popcorn.
What Kim failed to mention in her post is that this stuff tastes just like the cotton candy you get at the fair. And it melts in your mouth the same way.
And I'm not the only one who thinks so.
I left the small bowl on the table and of course when the kids came home from school they immediately head that way to see what I might have made "for them" to try.
Grace comes in first. "Yum, you made cotton candy popcorn. Cool."
Next comes Cassie. "This tastes just like cotton candy but it's got a flavor...cherry I think." With all the taste testing she does, she tries to comment like a food critic.
Then CJ. "This is good."
Me. "What's it taste like?"
CJ. "That stuff we get at the fair. The fluffy stuff." Poor boy, I'm going to have to get him out more but he'd rather have a Gyro, Turkey, Leg and Roasted Corn at the fair than the sweet stuff.
Hubby almost got it. "Tastes like strawberry cotton candy." It's cherry flavoring, gheesh. He got close.
This stuff is good. I mean really good. I mean make your self sick eating the entire batch in one day good.
Cherry Cotton Candy Popcorn
adapted from Cravings of a Lunatic
10-12 cups popped popcorn
2 cups sugar
2/3 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cherry flavoring
red or pink food coloring (I had pink food coloring so I just used a dab of it to color. Kim notes in her post about using red, go light, just a few drops will do it.)
Place popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Set aside. Lay wax paper on table, counter or cookie sheet. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, corn syrup and salt. Stir to combine.
Over medium heat bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Continue to boil until you reach the "soft ball" stage, my thermometer says it's 240 degrees. It took about 4 minutes for it to reach temperature once it was boiling. Once there, remove from heat and add flavoring and food coloring, stir till combined.
Now pour over your popcorn.
Toss to coat all of your popcorn. Spread coated popcorn out on wax paper, separating as you can, to cool completely.
Fast, easy and so, so good. Thanks Kim!
Looking for more yummy ways to make popcorn? Check these out
Peanut Butter Popcorn, Chocolate Popcorn, Candied Popcorn
and Jello Popcorn!
Peanut Butter Popcorn, Chocolate Popcorn, Candied Popcorn
and Jello Popcorn!
I'll be linking up at some of these great parties!
Yum! I love the colour! I adore cotton candy and I'm really into popcorn right now. I can see this being my new favourite snack!
ReplyDeleteSO pretty! Love this.
ReplyDeleteThis is SO cute! Perfect for a girl's party! We'd love for you to link up with us for Tasty Tuesday over at http://www.aletteredlife.blogspot.com!
ReplyDeleteLove and so will my boys! I think they are finishing the last bag of popcorn as I type. <3 and hugs!
ReplyDeleteBeen away from blogging for a while, and now I am catching up on posts I've missed! This one and the peanut butter popcorn are going on my must-make list!! They both sound incredible! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely yummy! I can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing the recipe and by the way I love your blog title! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh Joan! This looks great! Gives me a reason to buy cotton candy flavor extract! :) Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love that you did this. The step by step is fab too. And the cherry flavor. The pic of your daughter eating cotton candy is priceless. It was so funny after I did this stuff I went to Costco like a month later and they are now carrying the Lucky Elephant popcorn. I hadn't seen it in years then it shows up. I had to laugh.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter was telling me the other day about how Americans call candy floss, cotton candy. I will have to show her your fabulous post, she'll be delighted. Just visiting from Whipperberry
ReplyDeleteOh, that looks so yummy.
ReplyDeleteoh so yummy had to share with my readers hope you don't mind I borrowed your pic to let them know what I was so excited about see the post at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI am making this for one of the treats at my daughter's 2nd Birthday. So pretty and it looks amazingly yummy! Your new follower, Tanya :)
ReplyDeleteJoan, one word, amazing. You seriously rock! Thanks for sharing on Fabulous Friday. Can't wait to see what you bring next week. Hugs, sweets!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious and pretty! Win, win in my book! Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Yum - I love different flavored popcorn!
ReplyDeletePinning this! I love popcorn in any shape or form and this sounds great! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
ReplyDeleteHey sweetie cakes! You are our "Kids Featured Pick" tomorrow on Fab Friday. Can't wait to see what you bring tomorrow. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool, thank you!!!!!
DeleteMy hubby has an addiction to popcorn, but I just kinda like it:-) NOW I am thinking this would make me love popcorn! Oh my YUM:-) Hugs, Terra
ReplyDeleteI am speechless of this awesome recipe, I am sure kids will love it. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful recipes with us.
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