BOURBON CARAMEL POPCORN

Bourbon Caramel Popcorn image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 quarts popped popcorn
1/3 cup bourbon
1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
2 cups packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Preheat oven to 250°. Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a large saucepan, bring bourbon to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes. Add butter; cook on low until melted. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, cream of tartar and salt. Bring to a boil; cook 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well., Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 1 hour or until dry, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from pans to waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight containers.

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