WABASH VALLEY Sweet & Easy Snack Machine User manual

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First a word about
our Sweet & Easy
Sna k Ma hine.
With its heavy-duty
rank and durable
stainless steel pan,
this stovetop pop orn
popper lets you
reate the gooiest
ombinations of our
perfe t pop orn and
all kinds of sweet (and
spi y) mix-ins. You
an also use it
to roast nuts. It is,
quite simply, a treat
maker’s best friend.
Now, about our
Kettle Corn…
You simply have to
taste this lightly
glazed treat that
satisfies both salty
and sweet ravings.
Just go to wabash
valleyfarms. om and
register your new
Sweet & Easy Sna k
Ma hine to re eive
a FREE Kettle Corn
Pop orn Kit plus
mu h more.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Wabash Valley Farms guarantees all mechanical parts for 25 years. We
guarantee the stainless steel pan for 90 days from the date of purchase.
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
2First Time Use and
Popping
Instructions
3Nut Roasting
Instructions
4FAQ
5Safety Do’s
and Don’ts
6Favorite
Popcorn Recipes
10 Chocolate Recipes
14 Nutty Recipes
19 Sweet Recipes
22 Fruit Recipes
25 Just For Fun
Recipes
WELCOME
to Wabash Valley Farms,an honest-to-goodness
working farm, where we’re pretty excited about the
new Sweet & Easy Snack Machine. It opens a world
of possibilities for popcorn lovers. From sweet and
sticky to savory and spicy, the Snack Machine can
stir up all kinds of tasty popcorn treats and a few
surprises, too.
If you’re new to this, I recommend starting with the
recipes in this booklet. They’ve been tested – and
thoroughly enjoyed – by all of us here. Then after
you’ve seen just how versatile this new Snack
Machine is, do a little experimenting with various
ingredients and flavors and have fun. But above all,
remember the popcorn!
Sincerely,
Dani Paluchniak
P.S. The Sweet & Easy Snack Machine can also
crank out all of our fantastic gourmet popcorns,
including Kettle Corn. Check out this booklet
to restock your popcorn supplies and look
for gift ideas for friends
and family.
Don’t forget to activate your
Sweet & Easy warranty! Register at
www.wabashvalleyfarms.com
or call toll-free 877.888.7077
New stainless
steel an!

POPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Pour ingredients in the popper according to the chart below. Use the
proper combination of oil and popping corn.
2. After placing all ingredients into your Sweet & Easy Snack Machine, place
popper on cook top and set heat to medium/medium-high.
3. Hold the side handle with one hand and slowly turn the top handle in a
clockwise direction with your other hand. Continue stirring like this through
the entire process (about 3 minutes) until you only hear an occasional pop
or until the handle becomes somewhat difficult to turn. DO NOT force the
handle.
4. Remove from heat immediately. Open the lid flap (be cautious of steam),
lock lid half in place on stir handle and pour popped corn into a serving
bowl. Let stand a minute or two to maximize crispiness. Add butter, salt or
your favorite seasonings – and enjoy!
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FIRST TIME USE SEASON THE PAN
Wash the pan fresh out of the box. Then season it by doing the following:
• Pour a tablespoon of vegetable oil into the pan
• Tilt and roll the pan to coat the bottom and sides
• Heat for 20 seconds, or until oil is hot (do not leave the pan unattended)
• Remove from heat and allow to cool
• Wipe out with a paper towel
Popcorn Yielded Popping Corn Amount*Oil Amount**
full batch 6-quart (24 cups) 1 /2cup 1-3 Tbsp
partial batch 1-quart (4 cups) 1 Tbsp 1 tsp
* Because some gourmet hybrids such as Baby White, Ladyfinger or Baby Yellow pop up smaller, you
may need to add more popping corn to make a full batch.
** As you become familiar with your Sweet & Easy, you may find you can reduce the amount of oil to as
low as a single teaspoon, which reduces fat content.

NUT ROASTING SERVING,
STORING AND REHEATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow initial roasting instructions for the specific
recipe. Once nuts are cooked, using a wooden
spoon or spatula, immediately spread hot nuts on
a non-stick or wax-paper-covered cookie sheet to
cool. ently separate nuts with a wooden spoon.
Nuts will be very hot – do not eat until cooled.
To store, be sure nuts are thoroughly cooled and
then pour into airtight container. Refrigerate to
retain freshness or freeze for future use.
To reheat for serving
Microwave: Spread 1 /4pound of glazed nuts on
a flat plate and cover with paper towel. Heat on
lowest setting for 21 /2minutes, rotating plate
halfway through heating. Increase time to 31 /2
minutes for 1 /2pound.
Conventional Oven: Preheat oven to 250° F.
Spread 1 /4pound of glazed nuts on a non-stick
cookie sheet and cover with aluminum foil. Heat at
250° F for approximately 7 minutes; increase time
to 10 minutes for 1 /2pound.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What type of oil should I use when popping popcorn?
Any cooking oil will work; however, most users prefer coconut, canola, peanut
or olive oil.
What kind of popping corn should I use?
Any popping corn will work, but for best results use a fresh, gourmet popping corn.
Should I put seasonings in my Sweet & Easy while making popcorn?
No, unless it is a special salt-based or sugar-based product. Otherwise, you
will likely burn or toughen your popcorn. It’s best to add seasonings after the
popcorn is in a bowl.
How should I heat the pan?
Your Sweet & Easy will perform well on any gas, electric and most induction
cook tops. Set your burner for medium to medium-high. However, heat settings
may vary, so you might have to adjust to find your optimum setting. The goal
when making popcorn is a 3-4 minute popping time.
How long and how fast should I stir the handle?
Stir continuously all the way from start to finish. Your stirring speed is not as
important, but most users find it best to begin slowly during the heating process
and then quicken a bit to a steadier pace through the popping process.
Which way should I turn the handle?
The stir wire was designed for a clockwise crank motion; however, you may
find when making the thicker recipes that it works best to stir in both directions
to get the ingredients thoroughly mixed.
How do I clean my Sweet & Easy?
If you use your Sweet & Easy every week for popping popcorn, washing is not
necessary. Just wipe out with a paper towel. If you are making a thicker gooier
recipe, use this easy cleaning tip: immediately after finishing the recipe in the
Sweet & Easy, place in sink, fill with warm, soapy water and let soak. It will
clean up in a snap. Do not place in a dishwasher. Dry thoroughly.
How do I clean my Sweet & Easy if it has burn marks on the bottom?
Soak in hot, soapy water. If needed, use baking soda and a scouring pad,
but nothing stronger. If you are unable to remove all of the burn marks, don’t
worry. They will not affect your cooking or the taste of the popcorn mixtures.
How do I take my lid off of my Sweet & Easy?
Lid Removal: Your lid assembly should be affixed securely by 3 clips —
one above the handle, the second directly across from the handle and the third
located on the lid half. Make sure your popper is cool before trying to remove
the lid. First release the small metal clip holding down the lid half. Then, while
holding the black handle with one hand, use the other hand to pull the metal

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clip, located above the black handle, up gently and it will release from the
pan. Continue lifting the lid and remove the entire lid assembly.
Attaching the Lid: While sitting and centering the lid onto the pan, align the
metal clip with the black handle. Then press down on the metal clip closest
to the black handle, ensuring the clip completely snaps onto the pan. Next,
press down on the lid half clip to lock onto the pan. Lastly press down on the
metal clip directly across from the handle and lock onto the pan. The lid
should now be securely attached to the pan and ready for popping.
What If I have more questions?
Call or email us. We’d love to hear from you!
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SAFETY DO’S AND DON’TS
ALWAYS
•Read and follow all instructions
•Hand wash the pan and make sure it is thoroughly dry before using
•Use fresh gourmet popping corn. (We recommend the always fresh and
delicious gourmet popping corns found on www.popcornpopper.com)
•Close the Sweet & Easy lid before popping
•Stir immediately and continually after placing Sweet & Easy on the stove
•Remove Sweet & Easy from heat when popping slows
•Turn the heat off immediately when done
NEVER
•Never place an empty Sweet & Easy on a heated stove
•Never use the Sweet & Easy to pop popcorn without oil
•Never pop using butter or vegetable spray
•Never preheat the pan or oil
•Never force the handle when the Sweet & Easy is full
•Never shake the Sweet & Easy
•Never put your face near a pan that contains hot oil
•Never add cheese or other milk-based seasonings to the Sweet & Easy
•Never use water or liquid to extinguish an oil fire (the safest method is to use a
fire extinguisher specially approved for oil fires)
•Never clean the Sweet & Easy with oven cleaner
•Never place the Sweet & Easy in the microwave
•Never let children use the Sweet & Easy unsupervised
•Never leave the Sweet & Easy unattended while using

Place Popping Corn and Popping Oil in
the Sweet & Easy. Pop the popcorn
using medium to medium-high heat. Stir
constantly until kernels have finished popping
(about 3 minutes).
Remove from heat. Open the lid flap and pour
popped corn into a serving bowl. Let stand a
minute or two to maximize crispiness. Makes
about 6 quarts.
BUTTER FLAVOR
1
/2cup Popping
Corn
1-2 Tbsp Popping Oil
TRADITIONAL POPCORN TREAT
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Pour all ingredients into the popper. Pop the
popcorn using a medium heat setting.Stir
constantly until kernels have finished popping.
Quickly empty Kettle Corn into a large bowl.
While the corn cools, take popper immediately to
sink, run hot water into it with liquid detergent.
Close lid on suds and let it soak for easy cleanup.
When Kettle Corn is cool, break into pieces with a
wooden spoon. Pick out any un-popped kernels.
Makes about 4 quarts of Kettle Corn.
To add color: Add a few drops of food coloring
on the un-melted sugar when ingredients are put in
popper. Don’t squirt in one spot; it will lump. Dot
small amounts around in 6 to 8 places. Store
finished Kettle Corn in an airtight canister or jar.
To add flavor: Choose from coconut, rum,
vanilla or other flavorings. Try 1/2 teaspoon in
the first batch, and increase or decrease with each
batch to suit your taste.
KETTLE CORN
1
/3cup Popping
Corn
1
/4cup Sugar
1
/4cup Popping Oil
HEARTLAND KETTLE CORN
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Put oil and popping corn into the popper.
Fasten the lid securely. Use high heat. Remove
from heat when popping almost stops. Add
1⁄2 cup peanuts; close lid and stir. Repeat with
remaining peanuts. Set aside.
In a small pan, place caramel squares and
half and half. Cook on medium-high for 3 minutes,
stirring every minute until mixture comes to a boil.
radually pour half the caramel sauce into
popcorn mixture in the Sweet & Easy and stir. Then
add remaining mixture and stir until well coated.
Return mixture to stove and cook on high 2 - 3
minutes, stirring continuously. Cool slightly. Onto
parchment paper, spoon caramel-coated popcorn
into small clusters. Let cool 2 - 3 minutes and place
into an air tight container. Makes about 8 cups.
CARAMEL CORN
4 Tbsp Popping
Corn
1 Tbsp Popping Oil
40 Caramel Squares
(~14 ounces)
1 cup Salted
Peanuts
2 Tbsp Half and
Half
OOEY-GOOEY CHEWY CARAMEL
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In a measuring cup, mix cinnamon,
salt and sugar. Have this spice mixture
ready by the popper.
Put oil, popping corn and sugar into the popper.
Fasten the lid securely. Use medium-high heat.
Popping should start in about 2-3 minutes.
Continue stirring until popping almost stops.
Remove quickly from heat, open lid and pour in
half the spice mixture over hot popcorn. Close lid
and continue stirring (no heat) until thoroughly
mixed. Then add the remaining mixture and stir.
Pour into large bowl.
Once the Cinnamon Crunch popcorn is cool, gently
break into pieces with a wooden spoon. Pick out
any unpopped kernels. Makes about 4 quarts.
CINNAMON
CRUNCH
1
/4cup Popping
Corn
1
/4cup Popping Oil
1
/4cup Sugar
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 Tbsp Sugar
1
/4tsp Salt (optional)
CINNAMON SNACK ATTACK
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Put popping oil and popping corn into popper.
Fasten lid securely. Use medium-high heat.
Popping should start in about 2 - 3 minutes.
Remove from heat when popping almost stops.
In a saucepan over medium/high heat, heat
the sugar, corn syrup and butter. Stir constantly,
bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate
chips and vanilla. Continue to stir
until chips melt. Pour half of chocolate mixture into
the Sweet & Easy over the popcorn, close lid and
stir to coat well. Then add remaining chocolate
mixture and stir.
Pour mixture into a large baking pan. Bake for 1
hour at 200º F. stirring occasionally. Cool and
separate on parchment paper. Store in tightly
covered containers.
CHOCOLATE
1
/3cup Popping
Corn
1 Tbsp Popping Oil
1 cup Sugar
2
/3cup Light or Dark
Corn Syrup
2 Tbsp Butter or
Margarine
1
/2cup Semi-Sweet
Chocolate Chips
1
/2cup Butterscotch
Chips
1 tsp Vanilla
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FOR-THE-LOVE-OF-CHOCOLATE

Mix blended white chocolate or white
chocolate morsels, sliced almonds and
salt in a measuring cup and keep next to
the popper. Have a large bowl ready to put
popped corn in.
Put oil, popping corn and sugar into the popper.
Fasten the lid securely. Use medium-high heat.
Popping should start in 2-3 minutes. Remove from
heat when popping almost stops.
Add half of the white chocolate/almond mixture to
the Sweet & Easy. Close the lid and stir until
coated, then add remaining mixture. Close the lid
and stir until mixed.
Pour into a large bowl, let cool and store in an
airtight container. Makes about six servings.
WHITE
CHOCOLATE
ALMOND
1 cup Almonds,
sliced
1 cup White
Chocolate or
White Chocolate
Morsels blended
in food processor
1
/4tsp Salt, optional
1
/4cup Popping
Corn
1
/4cup Popping Oil
1
/4cup Granulated
Sugar
MOUNT HOOD ALMONDS
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”We love ‘em, too!”
A few words about our favorite recipes
from the folks on the farm…
“Asking me to pick a favorite popcorn recipe is like asking
me what my favorite movie is. It all depends on my mood.
When I want something warm and sweet, I pop M&Ms
popcorn. When I want to spice things up, the Italian seasoned
never lets me down.”
Sonya Greene
Sales
Put popping oil and popping corn in the
popper. Fasten the lid securely. Begin stirring,
using medium-high heat. Popping will begin in
about 2-3 minutes. Continue stirring until popping
almost stops. Remove from heat and pour in half of
the M&Ms. Close lid and stir 5 cranks. Then add
remaining M&Ms, close lid and stir for an
additional 5-10 cranks.
Pour into bowl, let cool and serve. Store in
airtight container.
M&M
1
/2cup Popping
Corn
2 Tbsp Popping Oil
8 ounces Plain
M&Ms
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MMMM, MMMM MUNCH

Line 2 cookie sheets with wax paper. Over low
heat, melt chips/candy coating, stirring
constantly until smooth. Stir in peanuts. Drop
by teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets.
Refrigerate until set. Makes about 48 clusters.
CHOCOLATE
PEANUT
CLUSTERS
6 ounces of White
Chocolate Chips
or Vanilla-
Flavored Almond
Bark/Candy
Coating, broken
into pieces
6 ounces Chocolate
Chips
2 cups Dry-Roasted
Peanuts
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Mix sugar and cinnamon together inside of the
Sweet & Easy using handle on top. Put nuts
and sugar mixture in the Sweet & Easy; stir
to mix. Combine vanilla and water in measuring cup.
Add liquid to glaze/nut mixture in pan.
Place Sweet & Easy on burner and set heat at
medium-high; stir slowly. laze will quickly turn into
a thick liquid; boil gently during cooking process.
Stir contents slowly and continuously to keep the nuts
bathed in glaze at all times until liquid evaporates
and nuts are glazed (about 10 to 15 minutes).
When the liquid is evaporated and the stir handle
becomes harder to turn, the nuts are done. Do not
over cook.
Remove Sweet & Easy from burner. Quickly sprinkle
a little water over nuts (about 1 Tbsp per 2 cups
nuts). Mixture will steam so keep hands away until
steam dissipates to prevent burns. Stir nuts to coat
evenly with glaze.
For additional serving, storing and reheating
instructions please see page 2.
CINNAMON
GLAZED NUTS
1 cup Sugar
1
/2Tbsp Ground
Cinnamon
2 cups Nuts
11 /2tsp Vanilla
1
/4cup Water
NUT’NCINNAMON
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”We love ‘em, too!”
A few words about our favorite recipes
from the folks on the farm…
“I really enjoy the spiced peanuts. They’re a must when
you’re watching the big game, and they go great with
popcorn and your favorite cold beverage. They really
keep my mouth hopping.”
Randy Ko ka
CFO
Heat oil in Sweet & Easy over medium heat.
Add pizza seasoning (or chili powder) and
ground cayenne pepper to oil. Stir to mix.
Add peanuts. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly to
coat and heat all the peanuts. Spread on a non-
stick cookie sheet; cool for 10 minutes. Serve
warm or cool. Makes about 4 cups.
SPICED PEANUTS
1 Tbsp Vegetable
Oil
1 Tbsp Pizza
Seasoning or Chili
Powder
1
/2tsp Ground
Cayenne Pepper
(optional)
4 cups Dry-Roasted
Peanuts
CARIBBEAN SPICED PEANUTS
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”We love ‘em, too!”
A few words about our favorite recipes
from the folks on the farm…
“My favorite recipe?The cinnamon glazed nuts. There’s something
about the whole cinnamon and sugar mixture that takes me back to
the recipes that my grandma made. What a warm feeling! I also
like the various nut recipes you can make with the cinnamon and
sugar glaze. Yum!”
Kelly Dold
Sales
Cover cookie sheet with foil; lightly butter
foil. In Sweet & Easy, melt butter over
low heat. Add sugar, cooking over
medium-high heat and stirring continuously until
sugar melts and turns golden brown. Add pecans;
stir until pecans are well-coated with glaze.
Quickly spread mixture evenly over prepared
cookie sheet (candy hardens very fast!) Cool
completely. Break into bite-sized pieces. Makes
about 2 cups.
PECAN PRALINE
BRITTLE
1 cup Sugar
2 Tbsp Butter
1 cup Chopped
Pecans
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Combine caramels and whipping cream in
a glass bowl. Microwave on high for 3
minutes or until melted, stirring mixture
once. Set aside.
Place popping corn and popping oil in the
Sweet & Easy. Pop popcorn using medium-high
heat. Once finished popping, remove from heat
and set aside.
Add peanuts into the Sweet & Easy, close lid
and stir. Then drizzle half the caramel sauce
onto popcorn/nut mixture in the Sweet & Easy,
stirring gently to coat. Repeat using remaining
caramel sauce.
Put popcorn mixture on a lightly greased l5 x 10-
inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 250° F for
1 hour. Cool. Makes about 13 cups.
CARAMEL-NUT
CLUSTERS
1 (14-ounce)
package
Caramels
2 tsp Whipping
Cream
1
/4cup Popcorn
2 Tbsp Popping Oil
1 cup Dry-Roasted
Peanuts
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”We love ‘em, too!”
A few words about our favorite recipes
from the folks on the farm…
“I’d choose white chocolate almond with my popcorn or mixed
in with some nuts as my favorite because I really like the
combination of the different flavors and crunches.
Once I start, I can’t stop eating it!”
In Memory of
Tom Ancil
Sales
Lightly butter the bottom of an 8 x 8-inch glass
baking dish. In Sweet & Easy, melt candy
coating over low heat, stirring until smooth.
Add nuts; stir until nuts are completely coated.
Spread melted candy/nut mixture in prepared
dish. Refrigerate until set. Break into bite size
pieces. Makes about 3 cups.
ALMOND
BARK NUTS
12 ounces of Vanilla
or Chocolate
Almond
Bark/Candy
Coating, broken
into pieces
1 cup Nuts (whole
Almonds, Pecan
halves or whole
Cashews)
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BARK & BITE