A SUPER SNACK BOWL - CAJUN CARAMEL CORN (FOR ZWT-9)
Found in the recipes section at the Serious Eats website, this recipe was contributed by Jenny McCoy (a pastry chef from New York City who left no doubt that she was also a serious New Orleans Saints fan). She sees this popcorn as the perfect snack for Super Bowl Sunday - Something salty, spicy, sweet, served in a bowl & must be eaten by the handful! I would not be able to eat it just once a yr, btw. Jenny further added that: "This is super easy to make (esp if you use microwave popcorn) & it's truly addicting. But don't be fooled - The caramel corn may not seem too spicy at first, but it will sneak up on you." Since this recipe is all about the "Cajun Caramel" flavor, you can opt to make "old school" popcorn using ½ cup popcorn kernels w/1 tbsp vegetable oil or go the microwave popcorn route you see below. Prep time was not given, so I allowed 5 min to ready the ingredients & cook the popcorn. Enjoy!
Provided by twissis
Categories Corn
Time 20m
Yield 4 1 Cup Servings, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F & cook the microwave popcorn per pkg directions.
- When cool enough to handle, empty popcorn into a bowl & toss a bit so any un-popped kernels will fall to the bottom of the bowl. Transfer the nicely popped corn into another bowl & discard the un-popped kernels.
- In a sml pot over med-heat, cook the butter, brown sugar, cayenne, sea salt & corn syrup until it just begins to bubble on the sides. Remove the pot from the heat & whisk in the baking soda.
- Slowly pour the warm caramel over the popcorn while stirring gently. Continue to stir the popcorn until well-coated.
- Spread the caramel corn onto a lrg baking sheet. Bake for approx 8-12 min or until the caramel just begins to darken. Be sure to stir around the caramel corn once (after the 1st 6 min or so of baking).
- Let cool to just about room temperature Break up any clusters & enjoy!
- NOTE: On-line reviewers suggested they would increase the cayenne & I suspect the cayenne/sea salt combo could be replaced by a Cajun seasoning blend as another option, but those are decisions you will have to make.
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lucy rashayi
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this Cajun Caramel Corn to anyone who loves a sweet and spicy snack.
Sohail Awan
[email protected]This Cajun Caramel Corn is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Md.Amdadul Islam
[email protected]I love the way the Cajun seasoning gives this Caramel Corn a little bit of a kick.
Louis Bird
[email protected]This Cajun Caramel Corn is the perfect snack to enjoy while watching a movie or game.
Jamaldeen Solangi
[email protected]I've made this Cajun Caramel Corn several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great snack for any occasion.
G.star. Huzaifa
[email protected]This Cajun Caramel Corn is a great snack for on the go. I love to take it with me to work or school.
kayrzu
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting snacks to make. This Cajun Caramel Corn is definitely a new favorite. It's the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy.
Musu Sesay
[email protected]I made this Cajun Caramel Corn for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe.
Michael Allen
[email protected]This Cajun Caramel Corn is so easy to make. I just popped some popcorn, tossed it with the Cajun seasoning and caramel sauce, and then baked it in the oven. It was ready in less than 30 minutes.
David Warner
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this Cajun Caramel Corn. The sweetness of the caramel corn pairs perfectly with the savory and spicy flavors of the Cajun seasoning. It's a really addictive snack.
Paul Sangoma
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my Cajun Caramel Corn turned out perfectly. It was crispy, sweet, and savory. I will definitely be making this again.
Ndzali Mgakula
[email protected]This Cajun Caramel Corn is a great way to use up leftover popcorn. It's also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.
Lisa Nsama
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this Cajun Caramel Corn was surprisingly mild. The sweetness of the caramel corn balanced out the spiciness of the Cajun seasoning perfectly.
Ali Zaman Burki official
[email protected]I made this Cajun Caramel Corn for my family and they loved it! It's a really easy recipe to follow and the results are delicious.
SLCT Family
[email protected]This Cajun Caramel Corn is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. It's a great snack for movie night or a party.