Family Night Treat
Popcorn Popping on the Apricot Tree
Quick & EasyA sweet, crunchy popcorn treat that pops up just like the blossoms on the apricot tree! Quick to make and fun to share during family night.
Makes
About 8 cups
Time
10 minutes
Kid job
Kids can pop the bag, measure the glaze, stir it up, and toss the popcorn until every piece is shiny. A grown-up handles the hot microwave and oven if you choose the crunchy way.
What you need
- 1 bag microwave popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup (or light corn syrup)
How to make it
- 1Ask a grown-up to help you microwave the popcorn bag following the package directions.
- 2Carefully pour the popped popcorn into a big heatproof bowl. Pick out any unpopped kernels — this is a grown-up or big-kid job.
- 3Put the butter, brown sugar, and golden syrup into a medium microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup.
- 4Microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds until the butter is melted.
- 5Stir the glaze really well until the sugar dissolves and it looks smooth and glossy.
- 6Pour the warm glaze over the popcorn.
- 7Use a spatula to toss the popcorn quickly until every piece is coated with sticky sweetness.
- 8Choose your finish: eat it right away for a chewy, gooey treat, or ask a grown-up to spread it on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 250°F for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing once, for a crunchy candy coating.
Grown-ups: please help with the oven, the stove, and anything sharp.