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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zunair zynii
[email protected]This Cajun Caramel Corn is the perfect snack for a party. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with guests.
Joyce Dunn
[email protected]I love the way this Cajun Caramel Corn looks. It's so festive and colorful.
Mazaharul Mazaharul islam
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for new and exciting snacks to make for my family, and this Cajun Caramel Corn is definitely a winner.
Tandin zam Tandin zam
[email protected]I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this Cajun Caramel Corn is amazing! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Lovedalia Tlomatsane
[email protected]This Cajun Caramel Corn is a great way to use up leftover popcorn. It's also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.
fardin hasan
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can adjust the amount of Cajun spices to your liking. You can also add other ingredients like nuts or dried fruit.
Katie May Lippiett
[email protected]This Cajun Caramel Corn is the perfect snack to satisfy my sweet and salty cravings. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Andadul Hok
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food. But I'm so glad I did! The Cajun spices in this Caramel Corn are not overpowering at all. They just give it a nice subtle kick.
Sahid Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I've never had Cajun Caramel Corn before, but it's now my favorite snack. It's the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and salty.
Sudip Nath Yogi
[email protected]I've made this Cajun Caramel Corn several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect snack to bring to parties or potlucks.
Dekey Price
[email protected]This Cajun Caramel Corn is the best! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the way the Cajun spices and the caramel complement each other.
Gabriel Cardona
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this Cajun Caramel Corn. The Cajun spices give it a nice savory flavor, while the caramel is sweet and rich. It's the perfect snack for any occasion.
Kevin Gatete
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The Cajun Caramel Corn is so addictive, I can't stop eating it. It's the perfect snack to satisfy my sweet and salty cravings.
Shaylee Robinson
[email protected]I made this Cajun Caramel Corn for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The Cajun spices give it a nice kick, and the caramel is rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Waqas Rahim
[email protected]This Cajun Caramel Corn is the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and salty. It's a great snack for parties or movie nights.