Name: Sweet and Salty Strawberry Popcorn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp + 3 tbsp refined coconut oil; 1/2 cup popcorn kernels; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp strawberry jello mix

Make this Sweet and Salty Strawberry Popcorn for a festive Valentine’s Day snack. Just use a simple stove top popcorn method and toss it in a strawberry seasoning mix!

A three quarter view of a bowl of strawberry popcorn

Toss your stove top popcorn in a sweet and salty strawberry seasoning!

First we need to chat about stove top popcorn. If you have only ever made microwave popcorn, you need to at least TRY the stove top popcorn method.

It is pretty easy to do and it tastes so much fresher than the stuff popped in a bag in the microwave. The best part is that you can add any seasoning you want

Just follow these simple steps to make a stove top popcorn and then toss them in a

What kind of oil should I use for stove top popcorn?

There are many different oils you can use to make your stove top popcorn, but my favorite oil to use is refined coconut oil. Many movie theaters actually use refined coconut oil to pop that perfect movie theater popcorn before they add the butter!

above view of a bowl of stove top popcorn with a strawberry seasoning on top

What kitchen tools will I need to make this strawberry popcorn recipe?

Large stock pot for popping the popcorn
Measuring cups and measuring spoons for measuring ingredients
Small mixing bowls for mixing seasoning
Baking sheet and parchment paper for cooling popcorn

above view of ingredients for sweet and salty strawberry popcorn

What ingredients will I need to make this sweet popcorn?

You will be amazed at how easy it is to make this strawberry popcorn with a few very simple ingredients!

Refined coconut oil for popping the popcorn and making the strawberry seasoning
Popcorn kernels – we have a big jug of popcorn kernels that we keep in the pantry
Salt
Strawberry jello mix – this is how the sweet and salty popcorn gets its strawberry flavor!

step by step photos of strawberry seasoning mixing into popcorn

Refined vs. Unrefined Coconut Oil

Unrefined coconut oil is made from fresh coconut and refined coconut oil is made from dried coconut.

Refined coconut oil has a neutral flavor and scent and can be heated to temperatures up to 400F. Unrefined coconut oil has a coconut scent and flavor and can be heated to temperatures up to 350F.

For this reason it is best to use refined coconut oil when making this sweet popcorn on the stovetop!

above view of a sheet pan with parchment paper and sweet and salty strawberry popcorn

Let’s make some Sweet and Salty Strawberry Popcorn!

Step 1: Pop your popcorn on the stove top

To being, heat 2 tbsp coconut oil and 2 popcorn kernels (these are the test kernels) in a large stock pot over medium heat and cover the pop. Wait until you hear the kernels pop and then remove the pot from heat.

Remove the popped popcorn from the pot and pour the kernels into the warm oil in the pot.

Then, return the pot to medium heat and cover. Listen for the popcorn to start popping. As it pops, use hot pads to grab the pot and shake gently.

Keep listening for the pops and once you can count 2 seconds between pops remove the pot from heat. Keep the lid on to keep the popcorn warm.

Step 2: Toss the popcorn in a sweet and salty strawberry seasoning

Then, melt 3 tbsp of refined coconut oil. Make sure its not too hot and then mix with salt and strawberry jello mix. Immediately pour salty, sweet strawberry seasoning over the warm popcorn and toss immediately to coat popcorn.

Continue tossing with a spatula until the strawberry seasoning is evenly distributed. Spread onto a baking sheet to cool and enjoy!

Step 4: Enjoy!

side view of a bowl of stove top popcorn

How should I store this sweet popcorn recipe?

If you don’t devour all of your popcorn in one sitting, store it in an airtight container on your counter. The popcorn will taste best when it is fresh, but will be good on the counter for up to 4 days.

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