For years I found it hard to make popcorn. I’d either end up with kernels that didn’t pop or that had burnt. In this blog I teach you how to make popcorn and I’ve even created a video to show how easy it is.
Popcorn is such a simple and easy snack. Something that I have taken to making for the kids to avoid them searching for sugary treats.
It’s made from kernels of corn and dates back thousands of years. In fact remnants of popcorn have been found in Mexico that date back to around 3600BC.
In the past I’ve not always been successful at making it.
The kernels haven’t popped or they’ve burnt.
So with lots of trial and error, I’ve found a foul proof way of making it.
Once cooked, I coat mine in goats butter or coconut oil mixed with cinnamon. It give it a delicious flavour while at the same time delivering some natural fats and anti-inflammatory spice.
Cinnamon is my go to spice. I love the flavour of it and I also love the fact that it has a number of proven health benefits.
Of course you can choose what to cover your popcorn in. It is incredibly delicious with no topping at all.
How to make popcorn in 9 easy steps
- Place 1 teaspoon of oil into a large pan (I suggest coconut oil)
- Place over a medium heat and allow to get hot
- Test the heat of the oil by placing 3 kernels of popcorn into the pan. Once they have all popped the pan is ready
- Add enough kernels of popcorn to the pan to cover 3/4 of the base
- Cover the pan (ideally with a lid that has air holes in)
- Shake every so often until the popping slows down
- Turn the heat off and continue to shake the pan until the popping stops
- Let some steam out
- Serve immediately
To show you how simple it is to make popcorn I’ve created a video…
I’d love to hear how you get on. Do leave a comment below.
Make sure you Pin the recipe for wholesome cinnamon popcorn:
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Cinnamon Popcorn
Ingredients
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 or 2 handfuls of popping corn - check gluten-free
- FOR THE COATING
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon or other spices of choice
Instructions
- Melt 1 tsp of coconut oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat
- Add three kernels of popping corn to the pan and put the lid on
- Once those three kernels have popped add the rest of the corn and shake regularly while they pop
- Once the popping slows down, remove from the heat and let some steam out by lifting the lid a little
- To make the topping melt the coconut oil/butter then add the cinnamon or other spices
- Pour over the hot popcorn, shake vigorously with the lid on and serve
Alene says
This is brilliant! I never thought of putting cinnamon on popcorn. I have one of those contraptions that I got on Amazon. It’s flexible plastic. You just throw 1/3 cup popcorn in it, put it in the microwave for 3 minutes, and you have perfect air popped popcorn with no fat or chemicals! And it folds into itself for easy storage. Definitely using your suggestion of cinnamon with my snacking tonight, which I am trying not to do at all.
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Vicki Montague says
Love the sounds of that contraption!!
Kate - gluten free alchemist says
I’ve always struggle to make successful popcorn too. I really need to give it another try. I do love cinnamon though…… always adds an extra dimension and richness of flavour x
Benjamin Richardson says
This is my method too! I am now perpetually dismayed when I visit an actual cinema selling popcorn that they do not offer my favorite flavors!
Favorite flavors such as onion & garlic, creole spice, fajita spice, baharat spice! Lots of chili, paprika, etc. Hot spicy popcorn!
Vicki Montague says
Ooo yes! I love that too. Ditch the sweet sickly ones that’s what I say 😉
Vicki Montague says
Ooo yes! I love that too. Ditch the sweet sickly ones that’s what I say 😉
Glutarama says
I love this idea, we have a cinema night at home, it used to be every week but we got into a routine of sweeties galore but I’m keen to revive the Smith tradition and have this instead…the kiddies will LOVE it.
Thank you for linking up with us on #G2BGF
Vicki Montague says
I hope so! Mine do and don’t seem to miss the sugar!
Midge @ Peachicks' Bakery says
YUM!!!! Cinnamon on popcorn has to be my favourite! And nothing beats popcorn popped on the hob it just stays so much crispier!
Vicki Montague says
🙂