Smartfood® Rainbow Popcorn

Smartfood^® Rainbow Popcorn

15 min

20 min

35 min

6-8

This colorful eye-catching popcorn is perfect for birthdays and festive celebrations.

1 bag (6 ¾ oz) Smartfood® White Cheddar Popcorn
3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 tbsp + 2 tsp light corn syrup, divided: Red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple gel food coloring

1

Preheat oven to 275°F. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2

Divide Smartfood^® White Cheddar Popcorn evenly into 6 large bowls.
3

In small microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp corn syrup, 1 tsp water and 2 to 3 drops red food coloring until blended. Microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until sugar has melted. Pour syrup into 1 bowl of popcorn and toss to coat.
4

Prepare five more colors of syrup using the same method.
5

Spread colored popcorn out on baking sheets, keeping colors separate.
6

Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until sugar mixture is set. Let cool completely.
7

To serve, toss all colored popcorns together in a large bowl, or layer different colors in a glass bowl or trifle dish to resemble the layers of a rainbow.