Tequila-Spiked Caramel Corn

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Serving size:8
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Tequila-Spiked Caramel Corn

Ingredients

  • 16 cup air-popped popcorn
  • 1/2 cup salted roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp agave nectar, see Note
  • 2 tbsp light corn syrup
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 11/2 tbsp tequila

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 250° and position racks in the upper and middle thirds. Toss the popcorn with the roasted peanuts in a large heatproof bowl.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar with the butter, agave nectar, corn syrup and salt and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Boil over moderate heat for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Using a long spoon, stir in the baking soda and tequila; the syrup will foam. Immediately pour the hot syrup over the popcorn and peanuts and, using 2 spoons, toss to coat thoroughly.
  3. Spread the popcorn on 2 nonstick baking sheets and bake for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally and switching the sheets halfway through, until golden and nearly dry. Turn off the oven, open the oven door completely and let the popcorn cool completely before serving.