BECAUSE MOM SAYS

This Red, White, and Blue Popcorn recipe is just about as easy as it gets. If you’re looking for a fun patriotic popcorn recipe, this is the one for you. Grab a handful or a bowl and enjoy!

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Pair this up with another sweet treat favourite of mine – Sugar Cookie Fruit Cups! Because who wouldn’t want to have fruit and popcorn together?!

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INGREDIENTS

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Start by dividing the popcorn into two bowls for being able to mix in the colored syrup.

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Once that is done, take a large saucepan and combine the sugar, half & half, corn syrup, and salt.

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As that is being mixed, take and insert a candy thermometer into the pan. You're going to cook the ingredients over medium heat until all the sugar dissolves.

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Once it's dissolved, bring the mixture to a low boil, all while stirring frequently, and watch until the temperature reaches 230 degrees.

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SWIPE UP FOR FULL RECIPE!

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