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Coffee Liqueur Caramel Popcorn

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword caramel popcorn, homemade candy popcorn, kahlua popcorn, popcorn gift
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Crunchy caramel popcorn made with coffee liqueur and tossed with cashews or candied cherries. A grown-up treat for gifting or holiday snacking.

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts popped corn
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Kahlua
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup cashews or 1/3 cup candied cherries

Directions

  • Keep the popped corn warm in a shallow pan in a very low oven.
  • In a saucepan, heat the sugar, Kahlua, and vinegar until it boils and the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the butter, clip on a candy thermometer, and cook until the syrup reaches 300°F.
  • Pour the syrup over the warm popcorn and stir to coat.
  • Stir in the cashews or cherries.
  • Let cool completely, then keep in an airtight container.

Notes

Keep in a cool, dark place; use within about 2 weeks for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 74g | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 4.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4.4mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 8 servings; popped corn counted as air-popped popcorn, Kahlua counted as coffee liqueur, cider vinegar counted as wine vinegar, cashews (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.