Old Fashioned Bourbon Maple Popcorn with Pecans
Join the celebration this fall with Old Fashioned Bourbon Maple Popcorn with Pecans. Accented with warming flavors of bourbon, orange and bitters, this maple-glazed treat offers a fun, cocktail-inspired snack perfect for sharing.Checkout WTFCF Article It's National Popcorn Poppin' Month.
Ingredients
- 8 cups popcorn
- ½ cup chopped toasted pecans
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon bourbon, Note: Substitute bourbon with rye or whiskey. For “mocktail” popcorn substitute with non-alcoholic bourbon or whiskey.
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- dash bitter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add 8 cups popcorn and ½ cup pecans. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add ⅓ cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon bourbon, and 2 tablespoons butter and bring to a boil. Cook swirling pan for 3 to 5 minutes or thickens to corn syrup consistency.
- Stir in, 1 tablespoon orange zest and dash bitters.
- Drizzle maple syrup mixture over popcorn and toss to evenly coat. Cool completely and serve.
Enjoy!
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