Photo: Victor ProtasioThe holiday season means twinkling lights, family bonding and big tins full of buttered, caramel and cheese popcorn.Try your hand at making it yourself with these easy recipes.Salted Caramel1 cup packed light brown sugar8 tablespoons (4 oz.) unsalted butter1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon vanilla extract8 cups popped popcornCombine sugar and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until mixture bubbles and turns dark brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in salt and vanilla. Spread popcorn in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; drizzle with sugar mixture. Toss gently with a heatproof spatula, and let cool slightly, 2 to 3 minutes, before serving.Makes:8 cupsBrown Butter & Herb6 tablespoons unsalted butter½ teaspoon dried basil½ teaspoon dried oregano8 cups popped popcorn1½ teaspoons kosher saltHeat butter in a medium skillet over medium, swirling occasionally, until golden brown and nutty, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in basil and oregano. Drizzle butter mixture over popcorn in a large bowl; sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat.Makes:8 cupsSpicy Parmesan & Lime3 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon sriracha chili sauce8 cups popped popcorn2 teaspoons lime zest (from 1 lime)1 teaspoon kosher salt1⁄3 cup grated Parmesan cheeseCombine butter and sriracha in a small saucepan over medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until butter melts. Drizzle over popcorn in a large bowl; toss with lime zest, salt and Parmesan.Makes:8 cups
Photo: Victor Protasio
The holiday season means twinkling lights, family bonding and big tins full of buttered, caramel and cheese popcorn.Try your hand at making it yourself with these easy recipes.Salted Caramel1 cup packed light brown sugar8 tablespoons (4 oz.) unsalted butter1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon vanilla extract8 cups popped popcornCombine sugar and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until mixture bubbles and turns dark brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in salt and vanilla. Spread popcorn in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; drizzle with sugar mixture. Toss gently with a heatproof spatula, and let cool slightly, 2 to 3 minutes, before serving.Makes:8 cupsBrown Butter & Herb6 tablespoons unsalted butter½ teaspoon dried basil½ teaspoon dried oregano8 cups popped popcorn1½ teaspoons kosher saltHeat butter in a medium skillet over medium, swirling occasionally, until golden brown and nutty, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in basil and oregano. Drizzle butter mixture over popcorn in a large bowl; sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat.Makes:8 cupsSpicy Parmesan & Lime3 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon sriracha chili sauce8 cups popped popcorn2 teaspoons lime zest (from 1 lime)1 teaspoon kosher salt1⁄3 cup grated Parmesan cheeseCombine butter and sriracha in a small saucepan over medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until butter melts. Drizzle over popcorn in a large bowl; toss with lime zest, salt and Parmesan.Makes:8 cups
The holiday season means twinkling lights, family bonding and big tins full of buttered, caramel and cheese popcorn.
Try your hand at making it yourself with these easy recipes.
Salted Caramel
1 cup packed light brown sugar8 tablespoons (4 oz.) unsalted butter1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon vanilla extract8 cups popped popcorn
Combine sugar and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until mixture bubbles and turns dark brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in salt and vanilla. Spread popcorn in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; drizzle with sugar mixture. Toss gently with a heatproof spatula, and let cool slightly, 2 to 3 minutes, before serving.
Makes:8 cups
Brown Butter & Herb
6 tablespoons unsalted butter½ teaspoon dried basil½ teaspoon dried oregano8 cups popped popcorn1½ teaspoons kosher salt
Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium, swirling occasionally, until golden brown and nutty, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in basil and oregano. Drizzle butter mixture over popcorn in a large bowl; sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat.
Spicy Parmesan & Lime
3 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon sriracha chili sauce8 cups popped popcorn2 teaspoons lime zest (from 1 lime)1 teaspoon kosher salt1⁄3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Combine butter and sriracha in a small saucepan over medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until butter melts. Drizzle over popcorn in a large bowl; toss with lime zest, salt and Parmesan.
source: people.com
