Sesame Free Orange Ginger Popcorn
Bright citrus, warming ginger, and a hint of heat make this glazed popcorn one of those snacks that's genuinely hard to stop eating. Store-bought flavored popcorns are notorious for sneaking in sesame oil or sesame-based seasonings, so making your own is the smartest move for anyone avoiding that ingredient. Here, coconut oil does the popping, and a from-scratch maple syrup glaze — built with fresh orange zest, orange juice, ground ginger, and a touch of cayenne — coats every kernel in something truly special. The baking soda trick gives the glaze a light, almost caramel-candy texture that crisps up beautifully as it cools on the pan. Baking the coated popcorn low and slow is what takes it from sticky-sweet to perfectly crunchy, so don't skip that step. Whether you're packing it for a movie night or gifting it in a jar, this is the kind of homemade snack that makes people ask for the recipe immediately.
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6 servings
For the popcorn
- ⅓ cup popcorn kernels
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the glaze
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Pop the popcorn kernels: heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 2–3 test kernels, cover, and wait until they pop. Add the remaining kernels in a single layer, cover, and shake the pot gently every 30 seconds until the popping slows to 2–3 seconds between pops. Transfer the popped corn to a large mixing bowl, discarding any unpopped kernels. You should have about 9–10 cups of popped corn.
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