Get a bag of quality popcorn and try this grownup version of caramel popcorn! After you pop the corn, make the easy caramel sauce with butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla. Your secret ingredient is a dash of bourbon, which adds complex earthy flavors to your candied treat. The covered popcorn bakes on a cookie sheet for 35 minutes. Adjust the salt to preference, and serve individual bowls to your guests.
RecipeSavants.comGet a bag of quality popcorn and try this grownup version of caramel popcorn! After you pop the corn, make the easy caramel sauce with butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla. Your secret ingredient is a dash of bourbon, which adds complex earthy flavors to your candied treat. The covered popcorn bakes on a cookie sheet for 35 minutes. Adjust the salt to preference, and serve individual bowls to your guests.Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Other Recipes, RecipesOtherAmericanBourbon & Salted Caramel PopcornPT1HServes 6
Ingredients:
6 Cups Popped Popcorn6 Tablespoons Butter0.33 Cup Dark Brown Sugar3 Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup0.25 Teaspoon Salt1 Vanilla Bean4 Tablespoons BourbonPreheat your oven to 300 degrees. Grease a large cookie sheet with a cooking spray.Heat butter, molasses, sugar, salt and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil and cook for five minutes. Turn the heat off and stir in vanilla and bourbon.Add popcorn to a large bowl and pour the vanilla mixture over the popcorns. Stir to combine well and, spread an even layer on the cookie sheet.Sprinkle salt on top and bake for 35 minutes. Stirring at least once during the baking time.Allow to cool for 15 minutes and serve.