Chipotle Pecan Candied Popcorn Recipes

CARAMEL- PECAN POPCORN

Steps:

• Grease large rimmed baking sheet; mix warm popcorn with pecans on sheet. Set aside.
• In saucepan, whisk together sugar, butter and corn syrup over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high; boil, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers hard-ball stage of 255°F (124°C), or 1/2 tsp (2 mL) syrup dropped into very cold water forms rigid ball that is still a little pliable, about 4 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Stir in vanilla, salt and baking soda.
• Gradually pour over popcorn mixture, stirring gently until combined. Let cool completely. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.).

CHIPOTLE-PECAN CANDIED POPCORN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Generously coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Toss the popcorn and pecans on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer to the oven while preparing the syrup.
• Combine the brown sugar, butter and honey in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is completely melted. Increase the heat to high and boil, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the chile powder, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. Remove the popcorn mixture from the oven; slowly pour the syrup over the top and gently stir to coat.
• Return the popcorn to the oven and bake until the caramel is dry and hardened, stirring halfway through, about 1 hour. Let cool on the baking sheet.

CANDIED POPCORN (SPLENDA)

Steps:

• Preheat oven 325°F; spray an 11x13 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with release foil and set aside.
• Place popcorn in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, add egg white, molasses, vanilla, salt and splenda; whisk well.
• Add peanuts and stir until peanuts are coated; pour over popcorn, toss until popcorn is coated.
• Place on prepared baking pan; bake 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mix is crispy.
• Remove mix from oven and spread onto parchment or waxed paper to cool, cool to room temperature before serving, enjoy.

HONEY-CHIPOTLE PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• In a skillet, warm honey with chipotle powder and cinnamon over low heat, then add the nuts and stir to coat evenly.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spread nuts evenly in a single layer on the sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until nuts are fragrant (10-15 minutes).
• Allow to cool slightly (1 minute).
• In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and salt.
• Add the warm pecans, and toss to coat evenly.
• Spread out on fresh sheet of waxed paper and let dry completely.
• Store in an airtight container.

CHIPOTLE GLAZED PECANS

Steps:

• Beat egg white in a medium bowl until frothy. Add pecans, sugar and chipotle powder; toss until pecans are well coated.
• Place in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven, stirring every 5 minutes, for 15 minutes.
• Cool completely. Break apart any large clusters. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

CHIPOTLE PECAN CANDIED POPCORN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Generously coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Toss the popcorn and pecans on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer to the oven while preparing the syrup.
• Combine the brown sugar, butter and honey in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is completely melted. Increase the heat to high and boil, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the chile powder, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. Remove the popcorn mixture from the oven; slowly pour the syrup over the top and gently stir to coat.
• Return the popcorn to the oven and bake until the caramel is dry and hardened, stirring halfway through, about 1 hour. Let cool on the baking sheet.