Christmas Popcorn | Uncategorised | Jamie Oliver Recipes (2024)

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Spiced sugar & Christmas popcorn

A little festive treat

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A little festive treat

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“Homemade popcorn is a great, cheap snack and makes a cute gift too ”

Serves 8

Cooks In20 minutes plus drying time

DifficultySuper easy

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Nutrition per serving
  • Calories 204 10%

  • Fat 7.3g 10%

  • Saturates 2g 10%

  • Sugars 11.5g 13%

  • Salt 0.03g 1%

  • Protein 3g 6%

  • Carbs 32.5g 13%

  • Fibre 2.3g -

Of an adult's reference intake

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recipe adapted from

Jamie Cooks Christmas

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Ingredients

  • 1 vanilla pod , halved lengthways
  • 1 kg unrefined caster sugar
  • olive oil
  • 1 knob butter
  • 250 g popcorn kernels
  • 6 tablespoons spiced sugar
  • 3 fresh bay leaves
  • 2 oranges , finely grated zest of
  • 2 lemons , finely grated zest of
  • 6 whole cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 10 gratings whole nutmeg

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Jamie Cooks Christmas

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Method

  1. What’s mad about this is that, even though all of these spices and flavours are so pungent on their own, they actually taste like tutti frutti sweets when together.
  2. You can use this sugar for so many things; from a sweetener for porridge, sprinkled over baked bananas, or to make a gorgeous Chantilly cream. It will keep for a while, so if you’re going to make it, you may as well make a batch and keep it in an airtight container.
  3. Whack the bay leaves, orange and lemon zest and all of your spices into a food processor and give it a good whiz. Once that’s well blended add your sugar and whiz again so you’ve got a lovely spiced sugar. Because there’s quite a bit of moistness in the zest and vanilla pod it’s a good idea to pour the sugar onto a baking tray, spread it out evenly then leave it to dry for a few hours.
  4. Once the sugar is nice and dry, pass it through a sieve to catch any larger pieces of spices. Discard anything left behind in the sieve then put your sieved sugar into an airtight container, where it will keep happily for ages.
  5. Spiced Christmas popcorn
  6. Popcorn only takes a few minutes to make but it smells, sounds and tastes brilliant; it’s a great thing to have going on in your home. If you’re feeling a bit creative you can divide the popcorn between some little sandwich bags, tie them with ribbons then give them out as a bit of a Christmas treat to adults and kids. If the sugar settles on the bottom of the bag just give the bag a shake before tucking in.
  7. Put a few lugs of oil and your butter in a large pan over a high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the popcorn and stir well to coat the kernels. Put the lid on straight away and leave it for a few minutes. It will take a few minutes to get going so be patient. As the popcorn gets going give the pan a shake every 30 seconds or so to make sure the kernels all get popped. Put your spiced sugar in a large bowl and when the popcorn is ready add it to the bowl and quickly toss it and stir it into the sugar so the hot popcorn picks up those lovely spiced flavours.
  8. Serve the popcorn in a big bowl or in little bowls dotted about the house. I can honestly say, hand on heart, that this is one of the nicest popcorns I’ve ever had. It’s delicious and has to be better for you than caramels, toffees or cheap artificial sweets.

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FAQs

What can I add to bagged popcorn? ›

Nutritional yeast, MSG, miso, Parmesan cheese, dulse granules, mushroom powder, fish sauce, and shrimp paste are all savory powerhouses that will make any bowl of microwave popcorn sing.

Does Jamie Oliver have a Christmas cookbook? ›

Book overview. Jamie's Christmas Cookbook will be packed with all the classics you need for the big day and beyond, as well as loads of delicious recipes for edible gifts, party food and new ways to love those leftovers. It's everything you need for the best Christmas ever.

How to make popcorn extra good? ›

For savory popcorn: Olive oil, kosher salt, and nutritional yeast. Nutritional yeast is the perfect seasoning if you want cheesy flavor but also want vegan popcorn seasoning. For sweet popcorn: Olive oil, cinnamon, and a dash of brown sugar. This will satisfy your sweet cravings without making your teeth hurt!

What is the secret ingredient in popcorn? ›

The flavor all comes down to one ingredient: Flavacol. You've likely never heard of Flavacol because, really, only movie theaters use it. Essentially, it's butter-flavored salt. It's a really fine, bright orange powder that adds that buttery flavor you crave and the signature yellow color.

How do you upgrade bagged popcorn? ›

Nearly Calorie Free Popcorn
  1. Shake on Frank's Red Hot or Tabasco sauce.
  2. Dusting of parmesan cheese.
  3. Red pepper flakes.
  4. Taco seasoning.
  5. Garlic and rosemary.
  6. Dill and lemon zest.
  7. Garlic-infused oil.
  8. Mist with coconut oil.
Mar 16, 2011

How do you enhance store bought popcorn? ›

Add a sweet touch with a sprinkle of cinnamon or brown sugar. Sprinkle parmesan cheese and black pepper for an Italian twist. Mix in some spicy nuts or trail mix for a savory snack. Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with sea salt for a decadent dessert.

How do you make bagged popcorn taste like movie popcorn? ›

The secret is to pop it in coconut oil and add Flavacol. Flavacol is a flavored salt that theaters use when popping the popcorn. You can buy Flavacol on Amazon.

What does Gordon Ramsay cook for Christmas? ›

The Main Event

Ramsay roasts a whole turkey with lemon, parsley, garlic and butter and serves it with a gravy made from drippings, cider, and crushed walnuts.

What does Ina Garten serve for Christmas dinner? ›

Ina has proclaimed filet of beef (aka, beef tenderloin) is her favorite holiday dish.

What food is Jamie Oliver best known for? ›

Alongside chasing turkey twizzlers out of school dinners, Jamie is famous for his Italian and American inspired dishes, but it's his classic, rustic and simple steak sarnie (from his Meals in 30 Minutes book). This steak sarnie recipe remains one of Jamie Oliver's most famous dishes.

How do you spice up a bag of popcorn? ›

Combine melted butter, paprika, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; pour over popcorn and stir until it is somewhat evenly coated.

What are good popcorn toppings? ›

Unique Popcorn Seasonings & Toppings to Snack On
  • Chili Powder. ...
  • Everything Bagel Seasoning. ...
  • Crushed Pretzels & Chocolate. ...
  • Kettle Corn Seasoning. ...
  • Black Pepper & Sea Salt. ...
  • Cayenne Pepper & Cumin. ...
  • Olive Oil & Parmesan. ...
  • Chili Lime.
Jan 3, 2023

What is the secret to making good popcorn? ›

Use medium heat, use good quality oil (which has a higher smoking point), fresh popcorn (cause stale will pop like crap), ensure you shake the pot while making it to toss the unpopped kernels to the bottom of the pan, and make sure you remove it from the heat and dump it when you have a two second pause between pops.

How to make popcorn at home taste like movie popcorn? ›

Instructions
  1. Melt clarified butter or ghee. Melt 1/4 cup clarified butter or ghee in a small saucepan over medium heat. ...
  2. Heat the coconut oil. ...
  3. Add tester kernels. ...
  4. Add the popcorn and pop. ...
  5. Continue to pop and shake the pan. ...
  6. Flavor with butter and salt.
Jan 25, 2024

How to make popcorn more buttery at home? ›

Heat 2 tablespoons clarified butter in 7- to 9-quart stockpot over medium-high heat. Add a few popcorn kernels to melted clarified butter and let pop. Once popped, add remaining kernels; swirl to coat in butter.

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