Spicy Caramel Popcorn Recipe

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Spicy Caramel Popcorn
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
853
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Lightly coat two large, heatproof rubber spatulas, a very large mixing bowl and two large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray or a thin slick of oil.
  2. In a large saucepan or pot with a lid, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the popcorn kernels, cover and keep the saucepan moving until all of the kernels have popped, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the prepared bowl, removing any unpopped kernels. Toss with salted peanuts, if using.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the baking soda and cayenne pepper.
  4. Have the two large baking sheets ready. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, salt and 1/2 cup water. Cook over high heat, without stirring, until the mixture becomes a light golden-yellow caramel, 10 to 14 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully whisk in the baking-soda mixture (the mixture will bubble up).
  5. Immediately pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and don’t fuss if it doesn’t all come out of the pot — you’ll have plenty. Working quickly and carefully, use the prepared spatulas to toss the caramel and popcorn together, as if you were tossing a salad, until the popcorn is well coated.
  6. Spread the popcorn onto the baking sheets and quickly separate them into small pieces while still warm. Cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes. Once cool, store in an airtight container for up to two weeks or two minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 852.52 Kcal (3569 kJ)
Calories from fat 500.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.61g 86%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 2188.1mg 91%
Potassium 649.12mg 14%
Total Carbs 79.53g 27%
Sugars 65.7g 263%
Dietary Fiber 7.02g 28%
Protein 20.82g 42%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 42.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 514.75 Kcal (2155 kJ)
Calories from fat 302.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.58g 86%
Cholesterol 9.22mg 5%
Sodium 1321.19mg 91%
Potassium 391.94mg 14%
Total Carbs 48.02g 27%
Sugars 39.67g 263%
Dietary Fiber 4.24g 28%
Protein 12.57g 42%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.1mg 10%
Calcium 25.5mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.9
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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