Just three ingredients for the most delicious popcorn treat! You will love this Maple Syrup Popcorn.
This is such a super simple recipe that brings up already tasty popcorn to the next level. This coated popcorn would make a perfect dish to take to friends, for a movie night, as an edible gift or as part of a platter.
Just three ingredients I hope you love this recipe as much as we do. I have used it as a tasty addition to a cheesecake topping, on indulgent thickshakes or a handful on its own, you will love it!
Many recipes for maple syrup flavoured popcorn have lots of ingredients, everything from butter, cinnamon to corn syrup. I am always after the easy way to do things and this works perfectly!
I use premade popcorn for a few reasons, one – easy! Two it is often flavoured itself so adds to the end flavour perfectly. Today I have used my favourite which is Sweet and Salty. It is so tasty and moreish. You could use a lightly buttered or salted version if you prefer.
Or of course make your own using corn kernels. Simply follow the instructions on the packet for how to pop 4 cups worth and allow to cool.
All you need to make Maple Syrup Popcorn is
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Popcorn
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Maple Syrup
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Vanilla Essence
The method is super simple. As I mention I always use premade popcorn so no need to make the popcorn first! Add the popcorn to a large bowl. Don’t do what I have done here and add it to a cute small bowl so the photos look pretty – you will end up with hot syrupy popcorn everywhere when stirring!
I heat the maple syrup in a small sauce pan until it begins to simmer, then lowering the heat simmer for 3 minutes. Remove it from the heat and add in the vanilla and stir well.
Pour this over the popcorn and stir well, being cautious as the syrup is very hot.
Then pour the popcorn onto a lined tray, spreading it out into a single layer to allow it to completely cool.
Once completely cool you can then pop it in an airtight container for a few days. This recipe makes 4 cups worth of popcorn so can easily be doubled for a bigger crowd.
If you are a fan of recipes using popcorn be sure to check out my popcorn bars! Great in lunchboxes and nut free.
So onto the recipe, I cannot wait to hear what you think of my version of Maple Syrup Popcorn.
Maple Syrup Popcorn
Delicious and so simple - 3 ingredient maple syrup popcorn is such a tasty treat.
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Popcorn, popped
- 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup, 125 mls
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
Instructions
- Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl and set aside
- Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set aside
- In a small saucepan or pot add the maple syrup and on a low heat bring it to a simmer
- Simmer for 3 minutes on a low heat
- Remove from the heat and add the vanilla essence and stir to combine
- Pour this over the popcorn and stir carefully with a large wooden or rubber spoon until the popcorn is coated (the syrup is hot!)
- Pour this onto the prepared baking paper and spread out to a single layer and allow to completely cool.
- Serve or store in an airtight container
- Enjoy!
I hope you love this recipe and find a great excuse to give it a try. Be sure to let me know in the comments below when you make it!
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Robin says
Bad recipe. I followed it exactly as provided. Hot syrup completely melted the popcorn.
justamumnz says
I’m so sorry to hear that, that sounds very unusual, usually the only thing that would melt popcorn is something with a high water content, what sort of maple syrup are you using?
K Barber says
I’ve never heard of Vanilla Essence ….. can Vanilla extract be used ?
justamumnz says
Yes definitely. Extract is the original form, essence is the synthetic form. You may wish to use slightly less of your favourite extract in its place.
Julie Rivers says
Mine turned out soggy and sticky.
justamumnz says
Sorry to hear that, not sure what could have gone wrong.
Marisa says
Is the end product crunchy?
justamumnz says
It is sort of soft with a slight crust to it if that makes sense. Not crunchy like it would be with a hard caramel coating.
Carole Brighouse says
Hi Anna
Can you use golden syrup instead of maple syrup if you don’t have any?
Movie night tonight so promised the family some of your popcorn. First time making but it sounded good ?
justamumnz says
Yes I am sure you could. Will have a less sweet taste.