Cowboy Candy Caramel and Cheddar Popcorn

Chef Christian Gill

Servings

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Cuisine

Modern American

Category

Snack

Caramel and Cheddar popcorn is in. Drizzling it in a buttery-sweet and spicy jalapeño twang'd Caramel Sauce just makes sure this popcorn has staying power.

Cowboy Candy Caramel and Cheddar Popcorn

Ingredients

  • 1 Bag of Cheddar and Caramel Popcorn Mix
  • 2 tbsp Spiceology X Derek Wolf’s Cowboy Candy Seasoning
  • 1 Stick of butter (½ cup)
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup water

Directions

  1. In a nonstick medium sauce pan, combine butter, sugar, Cowboy Candy, and water.

  2. Whisk contents of the saucepan and bring to a boil.

  3. Reduce heat to medium and continue to boil over medium heat.

  4. Using a candy thermometer, and whisking often to keep from burning, take sauce to a thread stage at 230 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauce should be a golden brown.

  5. Place popcorn in a large bowl.

  6. While sauce is still hot, drizzle over the popcorn.

  7. Serve while warm.