Why am I posting popcorn on my baking blog? Well, because I baked it! And because this recipe was so good I would be selfish to not share it with you.
White Chocolate Caramel Popcorn
Ingredients
- Serves: Makes 16 (3/4-cup) servings.
- 10 c plain popped popcorn
- 1 c firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 c (1 stick) butter
- 1/2 c light corn syrup
- 6 oz white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 tbsp. McCormick® Gourmet Collection Herbes de Provence
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°F. Put popcorn in large bowl. Spray foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan with no stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Bring sugar, butter, corn syrup and chocolate to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Immediately stir in Herbes de Provence and baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture. Toss to coat evenly with spatula sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
- Bake 1 hour, stirring after 30 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. Break into clusters. Store in airtight container.
Sharing with permission from McCormick Gourmet.
I have to tell you, I loved everything about this recipe. It was easy, it was fairly quick, and it tasted awesome.
I thought that I was a fan when I saw white chocolate in the recipe… but then add in the Herbes de Provence and, well, I was hooked.
(Here is a recipe for Herbes de Provence in case you cannot find any at your grocery store.)
It may seem ambitious for a Wednesday, but I promise you wont regret it.
If you want to incorporate some pumpkin flavor into the recipe, simply omit the Herbes de Provence and add 1 tablespoon of Pumpkin Spice!
Rochelle @ Oh So Sweet Baker
I made popcorn goodies this week which will be on my ‘baking’ blog too. As long as it looks good, which it does and it tastes good which I bet it does doesn’t matter if it’s baked or not. AANNDDD it’s a great way to incorporate chocolate into savoury dishes!
Amanda
Looking forward to your posts! 🙂
HeatherChristo
I am completely obsessed with caramel corn and this recipe is such a unique approach to it with the herbes de provence! I would happily dive into a big bowl this morning!
Amanda
I love all the wonderful things you do with popcorn! Your Halloween Caramel Corn is totally going to be made by this family! 🙂 http://www.heatherchristo.com/cooks/2012/10/14/halloween-caramel-corn/
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch
Mercy!!! This looks amazing, Amanda!!!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
Now this is popcorn!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
I love this unique popcorn. Yum!
Ann
I would have never thought about adding herbs to caramel corn, but if you are crazy over it, Amanda, it must be good! If I feel really daring one day, I just might try it..:-)
Nessa
Oooh…. This is so ingenious!
meg
This is a must try! I am sure it will be a keeper!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Looks incredible! Pinned to my popcorn board. I love popcorn and caramel corn and white chocolate – all, of them, so much!
Kavli
White chocolate Caramel. Nothing sounds better than that. But when I added the herbs to the bubbling caramel, oh my word – the aroma was incredible. I knew right then this would be my all time fave caramel popcorn recipe. Thank so much for sharing Amanda!!!!
greedy girl
luv this, your photography is so beautiful.
Laura Dembowski
Popcorn like this definitely belongs on your blog! I want a handful to snack on right now!
Danelle
Oh my goodness! I am speechless! So glad you decided to share. 🙂
Holiday Baker Man
You evil, evil person!