2004 Sugar N Spice Popcorn

By boandozzy

1 cup equals 62 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 59 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1/2 starch. Originally published as Sugar N Spice Popcorn in Light & Tasty April/May 2003, p61

Ingredients

• 4 quarts air-popped popcorn
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Place popcorn in a large roasting pan coated with cooking spray. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add the sugar, water, cinnamon and salt; cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.

Pour over popcorn; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 300° for 10-15 minutes. Serve immediately.
Yield: 4 quarts.