This recipe is an old one. I am not even certain where it came from, but there are many versions out there. I looked and could not find why it is called Mother Goose popcorn, so I have made one up. Mother Goose popcorn is meant to be eaten with children, preferably happy ones that like to be read fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Serve with loads of laughter.
You can’t go wrong!
So, without further ado, here is the recipe:
1 cup milk
2 cups sugar
dash of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
food coloring
10-12 cups popcorn, popped and kernels removed
I used microwave buttered popcorn this time, about 3 large bags. You can also use air popped or regular microwave popcorn without butter. It will still taste fantastic and may help you get a better color when adding the food coloring.
Mix milk, sugar and salt in medium saucepan. Cook over medium high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Lower the heat and continue to stir until mixture comes to a soft ball stage. This took me about 10-12 minutes. If you use a candy thermometer, this is about 230 degrees. You can also test for the soft ball stage by putting a little bit in cold water. If it disintegrates it is not ready. If you put your hand in and it molds into a very soft ball that flattens, then it is ready.
Remove from heat and add vanilla and food coloring.
Pour mixture over popcorn and stir. Keep stirring until liquid starts to dry. It will lose its gloss and become slightly powdery.
Eat!
If you are looking for some great nursery rhymes and fairy tales to go along with this recipe, here are a few options:
Fidella List of Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes
The Story Nory: Fairy Tales Free Audio Books
If you are looking for happy children, well, make the popcorn. Joy, happiness and laughter may ensue!
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Caramel popcorn is my favorite, and you can use this recipe for caramel to pour over your popcorn, but my hubby and children love the Mother Goose!
What is your favorite popcorn?
Elizabeth
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I have never heard of this! What a fun recipe, totally pinning!
Thanks, Jen. This is fun! To be honest, I’ll bet I have made this four times in the past month. And, that is a lot of popcorn for our little family! It gets chomped down pretty fast. At least for me though, I like it because it doesn’t call for butter or sweetened condensed milk, so I feel it is a frugal choice! Don’t get me wrong, I still love caramel, but this is a fun alternative!
What is this? Does it taste like caramel corn? Or like pop-corn balls? My imagination is not working, and I can’t figure it out!!
Thanks –
You know, Carolyn, I appreciate your comment. It is so hard to describe – much more of a “taste needed”. I wish I could be accurate. Not like caramel corn – it isn’t sticky and chewy. The mixture, once cooled, dries and becomes almost powdery. It is similar in some ways to kettle corn but definitely with a lot more sweet pop. My hubby just loves this one. I think it is his favorite! It is fun to make. I have done it with two different colors (like green and red for Christmas) or You could do red and pink for Valentine’s Day! If you try it, be sure to come back and help me with a description. Thanks for stopping by!
Is this somewhat like kettle corn in taste? I’m really intrigued! Also, I love the Einstein quote you shared.
Yes, somewhat like kettle corn only sweeter with a slight crunch. Yummy!
Oooh, we love fairy tales, and we love popcorn! Pinning to make with my kiddos. 🙂
We do too! So much fun!
This looks so good. Will have to make it soon. Sharing
Thanks Tammy! And, thanks for the share!
How much fun is this! Love the quote by Albert Einstein.
Thank you Tammy. I love that quote as well!
I’ve never heard of Mother Goose Popcorn but it sounds awesome! I definitely want to try this… and I’m pinning this recipe to my Deliberate Desserts board!
Thanks!
xoxo
This sounds interesting, thanks for sharing on Friday Feature this week!!!
Dont forget to stop by for The Oh My Heartsie Girls WW this week too!!!
Have a great week, Karren
You brought such a yummy treat to our party! Thank you. Pinned and tweeted. We feel honored that you take the time to stop by our party. I hope to see you on tonight at 7 pm. We love to party with you! Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls