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Delicious homemade Easy Kettle Corn prepared on the stovetop with minimal ingredients.

Kettle Corn

Quick and easy stovetop kettle corn that combines a delightful sweet and salty flavor, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels Regular yellow kernels work great.
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil Canola, vegetable, or avocado oil.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Plain white sugar is the classic choice.
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt Fine salt helps stick better.
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Optional, for extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a heavy pot with a lid, heat oil on medium heat.
  2. Add a couple of popcorn kernels to test the heat.
  3. Once those kernels pop, add the rest of the kernels and sugar.
  4. Cover the pot and shake every few seconds while it pops.
  5. When popping slows down, remove it from heat immediately and dump into a bowl.

Notes

Don't let the popcorn sit in the hot pot as it can lead to sticky clumps. For best results, keep shaking the pot to avoid burning the sugar.