Game Day Hot Sweet Popcorn

Submitted by Turner Broadcasting

"© 2014 Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All rights reserved. This popcorn is the perfect blend of sweet and salty that satisfies both your sweet tooth and savory craving with only 100 calories. Serve big bowls of this on game day as a lighter option."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄3 cup popcorn

directions

1. Combine the sugar, 1 tablespoon of the oil, the salt and pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
2. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the popcorn kernels in a large pot set over medium-high heat. Cover and shake the pan occasionally until the popping stops, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the popcorn to a bowl.
3. Add the sugar mixture to the hot pot, reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, until the mixture become nearly liquid, about 1 minute. Remove the pot from the heat, stir the popcorn back in, and toss until the popcorn is evenly coated, about 2 minutes, then serve.
4. Cook's Notes: Store this popcorn for up to 3 days in an airtight container.