SPICED CARAMEL CORN

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces whole macadamia nuts (about 1 cup), optional
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup unpopped popcorn
1/4 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spread nuts on a small rimmed baking sheet, and bake until fragrant and beginning to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand until cool. Coarsely chop; set aside.
  • Line a baking sheet with a Silpat (a French nonstick baking mat); set aside. In a medium stockpot, heat oil over high heat. Add popcorn, and cover. Once the corn begins to pop, shake the pan constantly. When the corn has finished popping, remove from the heat, uncover; set aside.
  • In a large deep pot, at least 12 inches wide, stir together water, sugar, and corn syrup. Add vanilla pod and seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat without stirring. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, brush down the sides of the pan to remove any undissolved sugar granules. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, tilting and swirling the pan, until the mixture just begins to smoke and is a deep caramel color, 4 to 5 minutes more.
  • Stir in the popcorn and nuts. Cook, stirring, while moving the pot on and off the heat to prevent the caramel from burning, until the popcorn is completely coated and the mixture is deep mahogany in color. Pour onto prepared baking sheet, and spread in an even layer. Let cool. Remove and discard vanilla bean. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

tr4thfull moan
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This recipe is the biggest disappointment. I'm so glad I didn't waste my time and money on it.


Jeffrey Kawecki
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This recipe is a joke. It's not even worth trying.


Gaga Chicago
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a complete disaster.


Shahbaz ali 786
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This is the worst caramel corn recipe I've ever tried. It's too sweet, too sticky, and the spices are all wrong.


Muratadho Oyombo
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. The caramel corn turned out dry and tasteless.


Praince Arain
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I didn't like the flavor of the caramel corn. I think the spices were too overpowering.


Stephan Piers
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes that don't require a lot of ingredients.


Emerson Adonai Arredondo Garrido
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I found that the caramel corn was a little too hard. I think I cooked it for too long. Next time, I'll cook it for less time.


benson esinyen
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The caramel corn was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Werner Steenkamp
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This is a really easy recipe to follow. I made it with my kids and they had a lot of fun helping me.


Trevor Cole
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I've made this caramel corn several times and it's always a hit. I love that I can adjust the amount of spices to suit my taste.


Robert Barajas
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The caramel corn is delicious and it's a great way to use up leftover popcorn.


domonic _is_a_cube
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I made this caramel corn for my kids and they loved it! It's a healthier alternative to candy and they didn't even notice the spices.


Douae Harrak
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and everyone loves it.


Onakoya Omotola
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I'm not a big fan of caramel corn, but this recipe changed my mind! The spices add a really nice touch and make it irresistible.


rohitrohit rohitrohit
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I followed the recipe exactly and the caramel corn turned out perfect! It's crispy, sweet, and has the perfect amount of spice. I highly recommend this recipe.


Edward Sencion
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This is the best caramel corn I've ever had! The spices really make it special. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Eve Ddumba (D.E.O.R)
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I love how this recipe uses a combination of spices to give the caramel corn a unique flavor. It's so much better than the store-bought stuff!


Galaxy Rise
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This spiced caramel corn is the perfect sweet and salty snack! It's easy to make and always a hit with friends and family.