Popcorn Topping Miso Caramel Sweet And Savory Recipes

SWEET AND SPICY PEPITAS POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Pop the popcorn according to package instructions. While hot, carefully open package and dump into a large bowl.
• Toast the pumpkin seeds in a large skillet over medium-high heat, until browned and popping, tossing and stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. (Do this in batches, if needed.) Add to the popcorn.
• Make caramel: Warm the cream over low heat and keep warm while you cook the sugar. Put the sugar and corn syrup and in a deep, heavy-bottomed large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Stop stirring, raise heat to medium-high, and simmer until the sugar reaches the hard crack stage, or 305 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 7 minutes.
• Whisk the butter and salt into the sugar mixture. Gradually pour in the cream and vanilla taking care since the mixture will bubble up. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar reaches soft ball stage, 240 degrees F on the thermometer, about 5 minutes more. Immediately remove from the heat and stir in the cinnamon and cayenne. Cool for about a minute. Pour caramel over the popcorn and stir to evenly coat.
• When the popcorn is cool enough to handle, coat your hands with some butter and shape into 4-inch balls. Wrap in waxed paper and tie with a string, if desired. Serve or store covered at room temperature for up to a week.

SWEET AND SAVORY POPCORN

Steps:

• Put the oil in a large pot and add the popcorn kernels. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and heat over medium heat. Once the popping starts, shake the pot occasionally until the popping subsides. Transfer the popcorn to 2 large bowls, divide the melted butter between them and toss to coat.
• For the Parmesan herb popcorn: Combine the Parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and a sprinkle of seasoned salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle on top of 1 of the bowls of buttered popcorn and toss to coat. Makes: 15 cups
• For the cinnamon sugar popcorn: Combine the sugar, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the second bowl of buttered popcorn and toss to coat. Drizzle over the caramel syrup. Makes: 15 cups

SWEET AND SALTY MISO CARAMEL POPCORN

Steps:

• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large pan, set over medium-heat, melt the butter and sugar together, stirring occasionally. Bring the mixture to the boil, and stop stirring, leaving it to boil for 2-3 minutes, until it turns a light brown caramel color.
• Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the miso paste.
• Fold in the popcorn, and stir gently until coated in caramel. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Divide the mixture between baking sheets, and spread it out with a spoon. Let cool completely before eating.

POPCORN TOPPING: PIZZA (SAVORY)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a spice grinder and grind until finely ground.
• To Mix: Toss 16 cups freshly popped popcorn with 1/2 cup unsalted melted butter. Season liberally with fine sea salt. Toss to coat with 1/4 cup of pizza topping.

POPCORN TOPPING: MISO CARAMEL (SWEET AND SAVORY)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a spice grinder and grind until finely ground.
• To Mix:
• Toss 16 cups freshly popped popcorn with 1/2 cup unsalted melted butter. Season liberally with fine sea salt. Toss to coat with 1/3 cup of miso caramel topping.

POPCORN TOPPING: BLACK AND WHITE COOKIE (SWEET)

Steps:

• Combine all black cookie ingredients in a spice grinder and grind until finely ground. Combine all white cookie ingredients in a spice grinder and grind until finely ground.
• To Mix: Toss 8 cups freshly popped popcorn with 1/4 cup unsalted butter. Toss to coat with 1/4 cup black cookie topping. Toss 8 cups freshly popped popcorn with 1/4 cup unsalted butter. Toss to coat with 1/4 cup white cookie topping. Serve the 2 popcorn flavors side by side in the same serving cup.