Stove-Top Kettle Corn

And it's much more fun and delicious!  Making your own popcorn lets you control the flavors and ingredients.  You'll love popcorn this way!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup white popcorn kernels

Preparation:

Makes 10 cups
Total Prep and Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Combine the oil, sugar, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, and popcorn kernels in a large stockpot with a lid.  Turn the heat to high and, holding the lid on tightly, shake the pot every 20 seconds or so to prevent the sugar from burning.  After a couple minutes, you'll hear the kernels begin to pop. Continue to shake for about 1 minute, keeping the lid on.  As soon as the popping stops, turn the heat off and remove the lid.  The popcorn will be nicely coated with the flavors. Delicious!