I was really kind of surprised when I learned How to Make Sugar Free Kettle Corn
Adding a bit of sweetness to my favorite go-to snack (popcorn) makes snacking even yummier!
How to Make Sugar Free Kettle Corn
Like so many people that I know, I just love the taste of popcorn.
I could eat popcorn every day if I could. Popcorn is just that yummy to me.
People seem to like popcorn because it is so easy to make.
We can also top it with just about anything. While butter and salt may be a popular topping idea, we do have other options. Sometimes, we can make our popcorn taste a bit sweet too.
Kettle popcorn is that popcorn that has a hint of sweet.
While it is not as sweet as caramel corn is, it is still sweeter than the normal plain popcorn. Kettle corn also has a hint of salt as well.
You may have seen kettle corn made at a fair in a large kettle.
Usually there is someone with a paddle stirring the popcorn in an attempt to keep it from burning. However, it is usually the wonderful aroma that gets us even more interested in that popcorn.
Kettle Popcorn is popcorn with a hint of sweet.
Naturally, that sweet is usually in the form of sugar. However, there is a way to make kettle corn without all of that sugar.
By the way, you can learn more about sugar free cooking and baking.
You can check out my guide on baking with sugar alternatives on Amazon I have some great tips on which alternatives may work in a recipe such as this one.
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Here is what you will need to make Sugar Free Kettle Corn
We will incorporate making popcorn in this recipe.
Ingredients needed.
- Popcorn Kernels- ½ cup
- Oil- such as coconut, vegetable or peanut oil- ¼ cup
- Sugar alternative- ⅓ cup equivalent to sugar. Granular such as Splenda works best.
- Kosher Salt-¼ teaspoon
How to Make Sugar Free Kettle Corn
- In a large pot set on medium heat, place your oil along with two kernels of the popcorn. Caution: Be sure to wear protective covering as when the popcorn kernels pop, it will most likely pop out of the pot.
- When the two popcorn kernels pop, add your remaining kernels, sugar alternative and salt to the pot.
- Cover the pot with a lid and give it a quick shake from side to side.
- While the popcorn is heating up, make sure that you have a large bowl nearby as you will quickly need to pour the popcorn into it. also, you will need to use pot holders or mitts as you shake the popcorn and move the pot.
- Shake your popcorn pot from side to side every minute and a half to two minutes. Once it starts to pop consistently and sounds like the pot is half full, you can remove the pot from the heat or turn the heat off.
- Continue to shake the pot back and forth to avoid burning the popcorn.
- When the popcorn reaches the top of the pot, use a pot holder to remove the lid- do not stand over the pot as the popcorn will still be popping most likely. As a result of removing the lid, the popping kernel can jump out of the pot.
- Dump the popcorn into the large bowl. Remember, the pot will be hot so take precautions.
Details Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 20 mins Yield: 4-6 depending on size
How to Make Sugar Free Kettle Corn
Ingredients
- Popcorn Kernels- ½ cup
- Oil- such as coconut vegetable or peanut oil- ¼ cup
- Sugar alternative- ⅓ cup equivalent to sugar. Granular such as Splenda works best.
- Kosher Salt-¼ teaspoon
Instructions
- In a large pot set on medium heat, place your oil along with two kernels of the popcorn. Caution: Be sure to wear protective covering as when the popcorn kernels pop, it will most likely pop out of the pot.
- When the two popcorn kernels pop, add your remaining kernels, sugar alternative and salt to the pot.
- Cover the pot with a lid and give it a quick shake from side to side.
- While the popcorn is heating up, make sure that you have a large bowl nearby as you will quickly need to pour the popcorn into it. also, you will need to use pot holders or mitts as you shake the popcorn and move the pot.
- Shake your popcorn pot from side to side every minute and a half to two minutes. Once it starts to pop consistently and sounds like the pot is half full, you can remove the pot from the heat or turn the heat off.
- Continue to shake the pot back and forth to avoid burning the popcorn.
- When the popcorn reaches the top of the pot, use a pot holder to remove the lid- do not stand over the pot as the popcorn will still be popping most likely. As a result of removing the lid, the popping kernel can jump out of the pot.
- Dump the popcorn into the large bowl. Remember, the pot will be hot so take precautions.
Recipe Notes
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July 4, 2017*About Sugar Alternatives
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Camila Sugui
Such good recipe!!!1
Wendy Sondo
The photos show candy coated popcorn, such as caramel corn. Though this sugar free version may be delicious (I love kettle corn),I don't think this recipe would produce popcorn shown in the photos.
SFD
I was a bit surprised myself 🙂
Jane
So I tried this and it turned out pretty good.. I would say that once you put the sugar alternative in it is really important to keep mixing the popcorn. Mine did turn a bit brown too. I would like to experiment with other alternatives next time. Thanks for the recipe.