edible seattle | Summer 2025 25 1. Heat the oil in an 8-inch lidded saucepan and add 1–2 kernels of corn. Wait until they sizzle and pop, then add the remaining popcorn and quickly drizzle the maple syrup over, sprinkle with the salt and cover with the lid. 2. Cook, while shaking the pot back and forth over the heat until all the kernels have popped, then remove from the stove and pour immediately into a big serving bowl. 3. While the maple syrup is still hot and sticky, add the pumpkin seeds and peanuts and toss to combine. 4. Let cool before serving. Batter Up! CUT ME OUT! Makes 4 cups Heat the oil in an 8-inch lidded saucepan and Recipe provided by Sarah Blackburn, Edible Boston Illustrations adapted from Take Me Out to the Ball Game! (Barefoot Books) written by Nathalie Alonso, illustrated by Naida Mazzenga, and sung by Francesca Fuentes Ingredients: • 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil, like sunflower or avocado • ¼ cup heirloom popping corn kernels • 2 tablespoons maple syrup • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ cup toasted salted pumpkin seeds • ¼ cup roasted salted peanuts (optional) Activities, recipes, stories (and more!) created for family sharing Sweet and salty with just the right crunch, this is the best snack for watching a ball game. Leave out the peanuts if you’re serving anyone with allergies, or replace them with another nut or seed of your choice. LET’S EAT! Make Your Own Cracker Jacks A reimagining of the classic baseball anthem! barefootbooks.com/take-me-out-to-the-ball-game is created in partnership with indie, award-winning, Concord, MA-based children’s publisher, Barefoot Books. Learn more by visiting www.barefootbooks.com.
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