Maple-Spiced Kettle Corn

Name: Maple-Spiced Kettle Corn
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons safflower oil; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons popcorn kernels; 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup pure maple sugar; Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper

Pure maple sugar lends depth and a robust sweetness to this salty-sweet snack.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, June 2010

10 mins 10 mins 6 Makes 8 cups

Total Time Prep Servings Yield

Ingredients

2 tablespoons safflower oil
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons popcorn kernels
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup pure maple sugar
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper

Directions

1. Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add oil and 3 popcorn kernels; cover. Once they pop, add remaining popcorn kernels; cover, and shake pot. Cook until a few more kernels start to pop.
2. Add confectioners' sugar, and cook, covered, shaking pot, until kernels stop popping, about 2 minutes. Add maple sugar, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 seconds, then stir to coat. Transfer to a bowl. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat.