Joy the Baker

Cinnamon Kettle Corn

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cinnamon sugar popcorn

Can I be honest? This week was a bit of a doozy. It kicked my ass. I flailed back. It wasn’t cute.

In response, I made us popcorn.  It’s sweet and spiced, and makes a totally acceptable dinner.  Add wine and a few episodes of Boardwalk Empire and I suspect we’ll all be back on our feet in no time.

Oh! I feel like we could use some mental popcorn too. Here are so links to feed your brain while you eat popcorn.  Also, if you eat popcorn by placing your entire face in the popcorn bowl and eat whatever sticks to you tongue… you’re a friend of mine.

The Internet is forever new. I love a new site called PUNCH. We are what we drink, so let’s learn more! The cocktail recipe section is gorgeous and ample.  I also totally enjoy these pieces about Kentucky Moonshine.

I’m going to see the movie 12 Years A Slave as soon as I can muster up the energy to be destroyed.  This review by David Simon has some really thoughtful words in it.  I’m in.

Big Mother Is Watching You is an interesting article about how you can use technology to spy on your kids… but you totally shouldn’t.  If my parents had the ability to spy on me in the mid-90’s… I would have had a lot less fun in AOL chatrooms.  #imnotwrong

Ooooh how we are spied on.  On the press, the leaks, and the really bold work of Edward Snowden.  It’s crazy.

Lastly, PUMPKIN COFFEE CAKE!

Popcorn recipe after the jump!

cinnamon sugar popcorn

Cinnamon Kettle Corn

makes about 6 cups

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3 tablespoons coconut oil

1/3 cup corn kernels

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

sea salt to taste

In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, place the coconut oil.  Place over medium heat and allow to melt.  Add the corn kernels and sprinkle with granulated sugar.  Place the lid over the pan, keeping the lid slightly ajar.  Allow popcorn to begin popping.  Once or twice, cover the pan completely, and use pot holders to lift the pan and shake it.  When popping slows, remove from heat and sprinkle in cinnamon and sea salt to taste.  Shake into a bowl and serve immediately.  

 

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  2. Susan

    Hello Joy. I finally introduced myself to you and your kitchen on your latest post – bidding au revoir to your much blessed home. That said, I was/am overdue in commenting on this very recipe. So wonderful! I shared it on my blog and made sure to give you full acknowledgment. I do hope my readers have found their way to your beautiful kitchen or find their way soon to your new one. I certainly can’t wait.

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  3. Kristen S

    OMG!!!! Joy, I thought your kettle corn recipe was the best the popcorn on earth, but this…..THIS!!!!! I don’t know how you did it, but it’s even better!!! Definitely my absolute new favorite popcorn recipe. Nothing is better!!!!

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  4. Greg

    I made the cinnamon kettle corn. Learned that “sprinkle the sugar” is important, i.e. do not pour it over the kernels and hope it coats well. It also does not require much salt or it masks the subtle sugar taste, just like real kettle corn’s flavor has a hint of salt at the back not front-and-center.

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  9. Amanda

    Fantastic! I made it with my housemates for an after dinner snack. However, it wasn’t nice when I burnt my finger on the hot sugar. But still amazing!

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  13. @Foodiesmeow

    Thanks for this recipe. As I prefer to pop my popcorn on the stove top, I am constantly looking for recipes that offer different flavor profiles. While I would not substitute this snack for dinner, but I would use it for dessert.

    As per usual, this recipe worked well for me. However, I would like to offer a word of warning: stand away from the open section of the lid. I didn’t and was popped with some oil.

    Again, thanks!
    @foodiesmeow twitter/instagram

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  14. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe

    i love the sounds of this recipe. kettle corn is a favorite of mine and adding cinnamon just takes it to a whole new level. also, i am a fan of eating popcorn for dinner. with wine. and good tv. you’re totally reading my mail!
    ps. i saw ’12 years a slave’ on the weekend. destroyed doesn’t even touch how i felt through the entire movie and for hours after. take a big box of kleenex.

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  17. Emily S.

    Joy, just wanted to say thanks. I respect your thoughts and opinions, and love it when you share what’s on your mind! Thannks!

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  19. Skye

    Sorry that you had a rubbish week. Hope that this one is better… Nothing like popcorn for comfort food, though…
    Am completely hooked on Game of Thrones at the moment (literally only just discovered it – must have been previously living under a rock) – so will make this and nibble on it in front of the tv. Heaven.

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    • tami mishler

      never mind i read it again and i think it is cover…… lol i thought “cove” was some sort of smarty pants cooking technique, and i felt kinda stupid asking…..

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  26. Nicole

    Um, can we put this popcorn in the buttered popcorn cookies please… Kind of a snicker doodle buttery deliciousness in a bite. Yum!

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  28. Averie @ Averie Cooks

    Sorry you had a rough week. Ugh! Hopefully this one gets better!

    I love popcorn, cinnamon, and coconut oil. It’s actually a near-daily snack for me! Sometimes I sprinkle on some nutritional yeast too. Pinned!

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  40. Becca - Cookie Jar Treats

    Mmmm. Kettle corn is so good and of course anything with cinnamon added to it will be extra delicious!

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  43. SandraM

    That popcorn would have been better than the bag of chips I ate….yeah, boo to this week.
    Love that pumpkin coffee cake recipe…I’m so not finished with pumpkin yet this year!! Love it!

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