Sour Candy Popcorn (Sweet and Tangy Party Snack)

If you're a sour candy lover, always chasing that perfect pucker, this vibrant Sour Candy Popcorn recipe is the snack for you. Big, fluffy Dell Cove® mushroom popcorn kernels hold up to the bold, sweet-tart candy glaze and sour gummies. This sweet and tangy popcorn snack is perfect for parties, sleepovers, movie nights - or just a cozy evening with your favorite show.

Quick Answer 

TL;DR: Pop the popcorn → make lemon-lime glaze → coat popcorn → bake → top with sour gummies → serve

Why You’ll Love This Sour Candy Popcorn Recipe

• Sweet, tangy, and perfectly crunchy with sour candy and gummies
• Fun, bright colors you can customize for holidays or themed parties
• Easy to make at home with pantry staples and Dell Cove® popcorn
• Perfect for party favors, edible gifts, or movie night snacks

Sour Candy Popcorn (Sweet and Tangy Party Snack)

Dell Cove Spices

Servings

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

This vibrant Sour Candy Popcorn is a sweet and tangy treat that’s as fun to eat as it is to make. Fluffy Dell Cove® mushroom popcorn gets coated in a lemon-lime candy glaze, then topped with sour gummies for an extra punch of flavor. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or edible gifts, this colorful snack delivers the perfect balance of crunch, sweetness, and sour zing in every bite.

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoon canola or vegetable oil

• ⅓ Cup Dell Cove mushroom popcorn kernels

• ¼ Teaspoon salt

• ½ Cup granulated sugar

• ¼ Cup light corn syrup

• 1 Tablespoon water

• 1 Tablespoon butter

• Pinch of salt

• 4 Tablespoons lemon or lime flavored gelatin powder (such as Jell-O)

• ½ Teaspoon baking soda

• 1 Cup sour gummy candy (such as Sour Patch)

Directions

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1. Add oil and 2–3 kernels to a large pot with lid. Heat on high until kernels pop. Add remaining kernels and salt. Cover and cook on high, shaking often, until popping stops. Remove popcorn to a large bowl.

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1. Pre-heat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

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1. In a pot, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, and pinch of salt over low heat. Stir until dissolved. Add gelatin powder, stir until dissolved. Stir in baking soda (mixture will bubble).

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1. Pour candy mixture over popcorn, stirring to coat. Spread on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes.

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1. Remove from the oven and sprinkle on the sour gummy candy. Serve immediately or store in air tight jars for up to 4 days at room temperature.