Funfetti Kettle Corn (Sprinkle Kettle Corn) - this sweet, salty snack is the perfect fun treat. Kettle corn is made on the stovetop, and crunchy confetti sprinkles are added for a funfetti twist. This Kettle corn recipe is easy, and is great for making with kids.
Funfetti Kettle Corn
Hi! Happy Saturday! I just wanted to pop on here and share this recipe for Funfetti Kettle Corn, which is basically just Kettle Corn with a whole bunch of sprinkles dumped in it. I love all things popcorn, but Kettle corn is a favourite of mine. It is salty and sweet, and is made by adding in sugar and salt with the kernels at the start of the cooking process, which means that the sugar melts down as they pop, coating the pieces of popcorn in a super thin layer of salty sugar goodness. It’s super easy to make, so if you were wondering how to make Kettle Corn at home, I’ve got you!
How to make Funfetti Kettle Corn
I made a whole bunch of batches to get what I think is a good ratio - not too sweet or salty, although you can alter this as you like. I also gave it the funfetti treatment by adding rainbow sprinkles. The ones I used are vanilla flavoured and super crunchy so it gave a super delicious flavour and texture variation - they almost taste like the wee marshmallow pieces in Lucky Charms cereal. Maybe I’ll have to add those next I think!
Enjoy xx
A few wee tips for Funfetti Kettle Corn:
This is probably the only time you will see me making a recipe WITHOUT adding the gram conversions - there is no need to as this is done on ratios, and so you can just use a Tablespoon to measure everything out!
Measure the popcorn, sugar, salt, and sprinkles first before measuring the oil so that you can use the same spoon.
You need to watch this really carefully and make sure that it doesn’t catch. I moved mine around the whole time I was popping the corn, pulling it off the heat as needed to make sure it doesn’t burn. The whole process probably took 2 or 3 minutes for me on medium heat.
Have everything ready to go before you make this, you want to dump the sprinkles in as soon as you can so that they stick to the hot sugar.
You are better to lean more toward a few unpopped kernels than taking it too far and burning it.
I only tried the confetti style sprinkles (I used these), I think Jimmies might melt too much.
I test the oil by adding a few kernels into the oil before I heat it. When they pop it shows you are ready to go with your popcorn!
- If you want to make regular Kettle Corn just leave out the sprinkles!
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A note on salt and oven temperature
It is important to note the type of salt that is called for in a recipe. I use Diamond Crystal salt throughout my recipes - if you use a different sort of kosher salt or regular table salt you will need to adjust accordingly as some salt is 'saltier' than others. Morton's salt is twice as salty, so you will need half the quantity. Same goes for a regular table salt. I am working to get gram measurements throughout my recipes for salt but still getting there.
All oven temperatures are conventional unless otherwise stated. If you are baking on fan / convection, you will need to adjust the temperature. An oven thermometer is a great investment to ensure that your oven is the correct temperature.
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Tools and equipment
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Why is this recipe in grams?
I post my recipes in grams as it is the most accurate way to bake. Cups are not only inaccurate but they vary in volume worldwide. There is no way for me to provide one cup measure that works for everyone. However, posting in weight fixes this issue. If you would like the recipe in cups you are welcome to convert it yourself via google, but please do not ask me to do it for you as I am not comfortable providing a recipe using a method that I have not tested. Baking with a scale is easy, accurate, and also makes cleanup super simple. Here is the scale that I use if you would like a recommendation! Here's to accurate baking!
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Funfetti Kettle Corn (Sprinkle Kettle Corn)
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 cups 1x
Description
Funfetti Kettle Corn (Sprinkle Kettle Corn) - this sweet, salty snack is the perfect fun treat. Kettle corn is made on the stovetop, and crunchy confetti sprinkles are added for a funfetti twist. This Kettle corn recipe is easy, and is great for making with kids.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp popcorn Kernels
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp Confetti sprinkles
- 2 Tbsp neutral oil such as canola or grapeseed oil
Instructions
- Measure out the popcorn kernels, sugar, and salt into a small bowl. Measure out the sprinkles into a second small bowl and have ready. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and have nearby.
- Place the oil in a large heavy bottomed pot. Place 3 popcorn kernels into the oil and place over medium heat. When the kernels pop, it means that the oil is hot enough to use.
- Add in the kernels, sugar, and salt, and mix well with a rubber spatula to combine the oil and sugar. Place a lid on the pot (ideally one which is see-through), and place over the heat.
- Shake occasionally until you hear the kernels starting to pop, then shake continuously, in back and forth and circular motions, removing the pan from the heat as necessary.
- Once you hear the popping slow down, remove from the heat and quickly add the sprinkles. Stir to incorporate well with a rubber spatula, then transfer the popcorn to the lined sheet pan and spread out, and leave to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Keywords: Kettle Corn, Funfetti Kettle Corn, Funfetti, Popcorn
Comments
I feel like this popcorn (that's what we call kettle corn in the UK) recipe has changed my life!
So quick, so easy, so so so delicious. Literally takes 3 minutes.
★★★★★