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| Popcorn packaged in zip lock bags |
My Presto PopLite air popcorn machine came in the mail awhile ago, but I have not got a chance to use it until recently. I love air
popcorn because it is delicious and a healthier alternative to snacks such as
chips and crackers. There is no
oil needed to pop the corn and 2 cups of plain air popcorn is only 62 calories.
Although I added butter and sugar
to make my homemade butter and kettle popcorn, it is still a healthier alternative
to popcorns out in the market because I have control over the butter and
sugar I add. In addition, there are no preservatives.
I went a little wild and made 3 batches of
popcorn-plain popcorn, kettle popcorn, and butter popcorn. Read more for instructions
on how I made these different kinds of popcorn. In the future, I am planning to
explore different seasonings for my popcorn now that I have a popcorn machine.
Maybe during the holidays, I will make an assortment of flavored of popcorn to
give out to my friends and family---oh the possibilities.
Plain Air popcorn: Just add 1/3 cup of dried corn kernel to
the machine and then plug in the power. Before you know it you will have a big
bowl of delicious popped corn.
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| Adding kernels to the popcorn machine |
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| Kernels popping |
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| Kernels still popping |
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| Almost finish popping |
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| Finished product |
Kettle popcorn: Pop kernels in the popcorn machine. In a saucepan,
heat about 2/3 cp of brown sugar, 2 tbsp of oil, and 2 tbsp of water. Stir the
mixture constantly until all the sugar has dissolved. This process should take
a few minutes. Once all the sugar has dissolve and the mixture has a somewhat
sticky thick texture, drizzle it into the popcorn and toss until evenly coated.
I covered the big bowl with a big pan lid and shook the popcorn to toss. You
can also just use a spoon.
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| Sugar mixture for kettle corn |
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| Kettle Corn |
Butter popcorn: Add about 1 tbsp of
butter to mini cup that is placed on top of the popcorn popper. I used I Can’t
Believe It’s Not Butter instead of butter. The butter will melt while the
popcorn is popping. When the corn stops popping, drizzle the butter in and
toss. Enjoy!!!
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| Unmelted butter added to cup on top of popcorn machine |
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| Melted butter |
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| Butter Popcorn |
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