A delightful and colorful twist on classic popcorn, perfect for any occasion.
Prepare a large bowl by lightly greasing it with butter.
Greasing the bowl prevents the popcorn from sticking to the sides.
Place the granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until it reaches 238°F on a candy thermometer.
Stir occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves evenly.
Add the food coloring to the sugar syrup and stir to combine.
Use a few drops of food coloring to achieve your desired shade.
Pour the colored syrup over the popcorn in the prepared bowl and stir quickly to coat evenly.
Work quickly to ensure the syrup coats the popcorn before it hardens.
Sprinkle the icing sugar over the coated popcorn and continue stirring until the syrup crystallizes and the popcorn separates.
The icing sugar helps to prevent clumping and adds a touch of sweetness.
Serve the popcorn in a decorative bowl and enjoy!
For a festive presentation, use a colorful serving bowl.