Lemon Meringue Popcorn

1 tablespoon lemon peel, freshly grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1 cup miniature marshmallows
4 tablespoons popcorn
4 tablespoons oil
4 tablespoons granulated sugar

Measure and mix the lemon peel, lemon juice, sugar, salt and marshmallows in a small bowl. Have this mixture ready next to popper. Have bowl ready to put popcorn in.

Put oil, popcorn and sugar into the popper. Fasten the lid securely and hold hot pad with left hand over steam vent while stirring with the right hand. Use high heat. Popping should start in about 2 minutes. Remove from heat when popping almost stops.

Quickly open lid and pour mixture over hot popcorn; then close lid and continue stirring (no heat) until thoroughly mixed. Pour into large bowl, tapping bottom of pan with hot pad to remove all the popcorn and syrup. Finish stirring with large spoon. Cool and store in airtight container.

6 servings