Tequila-Spiked Caramel Corn

Name: Tequila-Spiked Caramel Corn
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps agave nectar (see Note); 0 teaspoons baking soda; 2 Tbsps light corn syrup; 237 milliliters light brown sugar; 4 liters air-popped popcorn; 118 milliliters salted roasted peanuts; 1 teaspoons salt; 2 Tbsps tequila; 1 stick unsalted butter

Tequila-Spiked Caramel Corn might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 195 calories, 3g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe serves 16. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. A mixture of salt, baking soda, roasted peanuts, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 250 and position racks in the upper and middle thirds. Toss the popcorn with the roasted peanuts in a large heatproof bowl.

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Roasted Peanuts

Popcorn

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Bowl

Oven

In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar with the butter, agave nectar, corn syrup and salt and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Boil over moderate heat for 4 minutes.

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Agave

Brown Sugar

Corn Syrup

Butter

Sugar

Salt

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Sauce Pan

Remove from the heat. Using a long spoon, stir in the baking soda and tequila; the syrup will foam. Immediately pour the hot syrup over the popcorn and peanuts and, using 2 spoons, toss to coat thoroughly.

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Baking Soda

Peanuts

Popcorn

Tequila

Syrup

Spread the popcorn on 2 nonstick baking sheets and bake for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally and switching the sheets halfway through, until golden and nearly dry. Turn off the oven, open the oven door completely and let the popcorn cool completely before serving.

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Popcorn

Spread

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Baking Sheet