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Celebration IPA Popcorn

Published on October 8th 2024 by SNBC
Yield
3-4 servings
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Medium

While eggnog, cocoa, pies, and other dessert favorites may dominate your holiday gatherings, here’s a fresh idea for a sweet and savory snack: Celebration IPA caramel popcorn.

Someone might physically have to take this bowl away from you.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup popping corn
  • 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cups toasted nuts (e.g., pecans, almonds, peanuts)
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit (e.g., cranberries, cherries)
  • Non-stick vegetable oil spray
  • 1/4 cup Celebration IPA
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter

Step 1

In a large pot with a lid, add the vegetable oil and the corn. With the lid on the pot, cook over moderately high heat, shaking the pot continuously for about 8 minutes or until all of the kernels are popped. Pour the popped corn into a large bowl and set aside.

Step 2

In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine Celebration, water, sugar, salt and light corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is dark amber, about 300°. *Careful—the beer will foam up as it cooks!*

Step 3

Remove saucepan from heat, add baking soda and butter and stir for about 30 seconds. *Caution: This will produce considerable steam.* Use a long whisk and avoid touching the top of the saucepan.

Step 4

Working quickly and carefully, pour the caramel sauce over the popped corn. Stir to coat the popped corn evenly. Add the nuts and fruit.

Step 5

Pour the final mixture onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or foil wrap that has been sprayed with non-stick vegetable oil spray.

Step 6

Once the popcorn mixture cools and sets, serve in a bowl(s) and enjoy.
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