Haskap Candied Popcorn
Sweet. Tart. Irresistibly Crisp.
Meet your new favourite way to enjoy haskap.
Our Candied Haskap Popcorn takes light, airy popcorn and coats it in a thin, glassy shell of berry-bright sweetness made with Plaid Shirt Farms Haskap Berry Powder. The result is crisp, jewel-toned kernels that snap when you bite them and finish with that signature haskap tang — deep, wine-like and just a little wild.
This isn’t caramel corn.
It isn’t kettle corn.
It’s something entirely its own.
Why Haskap Works So Beautifully
Haskap berries are naturally bold — rich in colour, vibrant in acidity, and layered in flavour somewhere between wild blueberry, raspberry and black currant. When bloomed properly and folded into hot sugar at just the right moment, the berry’s intensity shines through without becoming jammy or dull.
Each batch delivers:
- A clean, crisp hard-crack shell
- Deep purple colour from real fruit
- Balanced sweetness (never cloying)
- A bright, mouth-watering finish
It’s the kind of snack that makes you reach for “just one more.”
From Our Farm to Your Kitchen
We use our own Haskap Berry Powder to bring full berry flavour without artificial colour or flavouring. The powder is gently hydrated before being added to the candy stage, unlocking the fruit’s full depth and preserving its vibrant hue.
The final bake ensures every kernel stays dry, crisp and beautifully coated.
Perfect For
- Holiday gifting
- Wine nights (it pairs surprisingly well with reds)
- Movie nights with a grown-up twist
- Topping desserts or ice cream
Or simply eating straight from the bowl — we won’t judge.
Want to Make It Yourself?
We’ve included our tested recipe below so you can create this berry-bright treat at home using Plaid Shirt Farms Haskap Berry Powder.
If you make it, we’d love to see it — tag us and show us your purple popcorn.
Haskap Candied Popcorn
Equipment Needed
- Heavy-bottom saucepan (minimum 2 L capacity)
- Digital thermometer (hard crack accuracy)
- Silicone spatula
- Large heat-safe mixing bowl
- Parchment-lined baking tray
- Oven capable of 250°F
Ingredients
- 8-10 cups popped popcorn
- ¾ cup White Sugar
- ¼ Cup Corn Syrup
- 1 Tbsp water
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter if using salted butter, omit salt above
- ⅛ tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp Plaid Shirt Farms Haskap Berry Powder
- 2 tbsp warm water to hydrate Haskap Berry Powder
Instructions
Prepare Haskap Bloom Slurry
- Combine haskap powder and warm water.2 tbsp Plaid Shirt Farms Haskap Berry Powder
- Stir thoroughly until smooth.2 tbsp warm water
- Rest 5–10 minutes to fully hydrate.
- Stir again before use.
Popcorn Preparation
- Pop popcorn using air popper or neutral oil.8-10 cups popped popcorn
- Measure 8–10 cups.
- Remove all unpopped kernels.
- Hold warm and dry.
Candy Syrup Cooking
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in saucepan.3/4 cup White Sugar
- Heat over medium, stirring until dissolved.1/4 Cup Corn Syrup
- Once boiling, stop stirring.1 Tbsp water
- Cook to 300°F.1/4 tsp salt
Finish Syrup
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in butter until melted.1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Stir in baking soda (light foaming expected).1/8 tsp baking soda
- Immediately stir in hydrated haskap slurry.
- Work quickly and decisively.
Coating
- Immediately pour syrup over popcorn.
- Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Spread in a single layer on parchment.
Drying/ Setting
- Bake at 250°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Stir once at halfway point.
- Cool completely at room temperature.