Homemade Kettle Corn

On Sunday afternoons, there is one vendor at our local farmer's market my kids and I cannot resist the kettle corn merchant. Ever since we discovered it years ago, it's a highlight we look forward to every visit. When we go and discover the kettle corn stand is not there, the market is somehow not the same. Made fresh throughout the day, this savory-sweet snack is the one snack I look forward to buying and eating at state fairs, festivals, and farmer's markets. The good stuff is prepared in a deep steel kettle drum by someone who treats it as the art it is instead of a fun snack. 

It's still fun to watch them stir the bulk-sized portions in the large hot kettle. What many don't know is that kettle corn can be made from home with ingredients you probably have in your kitchen. My children love to measure out the ingredients, but it is important to mention that adults should be in charge of the stove so as to not burn any kids trying to make this themselves. The homemade version is impressively similar to the kettle corn I'm used to buying. Best of all, kids love the idea of making kettle corn at home. Kettle corn has a special way of making days more special and fun. Now you can make this at home, too. Enjoy!