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How to get sugar to stick to popcorn?

Popcorn is a popular snack enjoyed around the world, but one challenge people often face when making sweet popcorn is figuring out how to get the sugar to stick to the popcorn without making it soggy. Whether you’re making kettle corn or caramel popcorn, achieving the perfect sugar coating can transform your popcorn into a delicious treat. In this article, we’ll explore several methods for ensuring that your popcorn is evenly coated in sugar while maintaining a crispy texture.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • ½ cup popcorn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • Salt to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat Oil:
    In a large pot, heat vegetable oil or butter over medium heat. Add a few popcorn kernels to test the heat. Once they pop, the oil is ready.
  2. Pop the Kernels:
    Add the remaining popcorn kernels to the pot, cover with a lid, and shake the pot occasionally. This ensures the popcorn pops evenly without burning.
  3. Coat with Sugar:
    As soon as the popping slows down, remove the pot from the heat. Quickly sprinkle sugar over the hot popcorn and stir or shake the pot to coat the popcorn evenly.
  4. Optional Salt:
    If desired, sprinkle salt over the popcorn to enhance the sweet-salty flavor.
  5. Cool and Serve:
    Allow the popcorn to cool slightly to let the sugar set and create a light, crunchy coating. Serve immediately.
  • Author: Lyli Mildiva
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Keywords: sweet popcorn, sugar-coated popcorn, popcorn with sugar, kettle corn recipe, homemade sweet popcorn, caramel popcorn, stovetop popcorn, popcorn snack