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Maple Bourbon Caramel Corn

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  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 2 min
  • Servings 10
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Bacon and bourbon elevate traditional caramel corn into a grownups-only gourmet treat.
By Cheri Liefeld
Updated Aug 14, 2012
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Ingredients

  • 10 to 12 cups popped popcorn
  • 4 to 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
  • 1 cup pecan halves, toasted, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried apples, chopped
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup real maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps

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    1
    Heat oven to 250°F. Line 2 (15x10x1-inch) pans with cooking parchment paper.
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    2
    In large bowl, mix popcorn, bacon, pecans and apples. Set aside.
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    3
    In 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar and syrup to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in bourbon, vanilla, salt and baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat evenly. Spread in pans.
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    4
    Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool at least 1 hour before serving. Store in refrigerator.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Be careful when you pour the bourbon and other ingredients into the warm syrup mixture, as it may spatter.
  • tip 2
    For kid-friendly caramel corn, leave out the bourbon.
  • tip 3
    Package individual servings of caramel corn in cellophane bags for the tailgate party. For other celebrations, bags of caramel corn would also be a great party favor for guests, or as a gift from the kitchen.

Nutrition

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