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India Pale Ale Caramel Corn

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 7, 2012
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Red Hot Holiday Trends - Sweet caramel popcorn gets spiked and spiced with a pour of IPA beer and a hint of garam masala.

India Pale Ale Caramel Corn

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 55 min
  • Servings 14
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups popped popcorn
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1/2 cup India pale ale beer
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown rice syrup or corn syrup
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 300°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, place popcorn and cashews; set aside.
  • Step 
    3
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat ale over medium heat, frequently, until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 6 minutes. Pour into glass liquid measuring cup to confirm measure. Add back to saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, syrup and butter. Cook over medium heat until bubbly around edges, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    4
    Reduce heat to medium-low; cook about 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and syrupy. Remove from heat; carefully stir in garam masala and salt. Pour over popcorn mixture in bowl; toss until evenly coated. Spread popcorn mixture in pans.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, to caramelize mixture. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

150 Calories
9g Total Fat
2g Protein
15g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
150
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
14%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
70mg
3%
Potassium
80mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
15g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
7g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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