Cucumber Melon White Balsamic
Dark Chocolate Balsamic Caramel Popcorn
Light, crisp popcorn coated in a warm caramel glaze made with honey and Della Terra Dark Chocolate Balsamic. Baked until lightly set and glossy, it’s a sweet-salty snack with a rich, subtle chocolate depth that keeps you going back for more.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Della Terra Butter Olive Oil
- ½ cup Della Terra popping corn
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp local honey
- 2 tbsp Della Terra Dark Chocolate Balsamic
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Heat 2 tbsp Butter Olive Oil in a large pot. Add popcorn kernels and pop for 3–5 minutes, until fully popped. Transfer to a large bowl.
Place remaining 1 tbsp Butter Olive Oil in a saucepan. Add sugar, honey, and Dark Chocolate Balsamic. Stir until sugar begins to dissolve. Bring to a steady simmer and cook for 3–5 minutes without stirring.
Carefully add baking soda and stir quickly until mixture foams and lightens.
Pour caramel over popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
Spread mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through if desired.
Serve warm.
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