Tuesday, November 09, 2010

One more time.... with popcorn!

Before I even got a chance to figure out what we would be preparing for the Weekly Wednesday Treat Day, Jeff asked if I would think about making that wickedly addictive Gingerbread Popcorn we usually save for the holiday baking spree. His "so-called" reasoning was something about his team would likely be in meetings most of the day and the treat would need to be easy to eat and very portable. However, I think he just wanted the darn popcorn and didn't want to wait until we start the annual baking craze.

While it won't be a new recipe for us, at least his co-workers have never had it! I won't go into our regular spiel since I've already talked about this intoxicating goodie a ridiculous amount of times. If you happen to be new to the site or missed the other posts, then this is one of those recipes that I highly suggest you try, especially if you are a fan of sweet popcorn.

There really isn't much to fuss about this recipe - there is not even a need for a candy thermometer as you just need to boil the ginger-spiked, brown sugar and molasses concoction for five minutes, pour it over the popcorn and let it do its own thing in the oven, stirring a few times, until the popcorn is crisp, crunchy and need I say it again, addictive! Don't miss out!

13 comments:

  1. This looks outstanding! My family will flip for this one. Thanks for sharing

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  2. Oh that looks gorgeous. I love caramel corn, spicing it up is genius :)

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  3. Second the recommendation to try it if you haven't already. It is one of the best things I ever made for the holiday season, was not difficult and was a huge, huge hit. Thanks for reminding me to put it on the calendar for the upcoming season.

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  4. Ooh, this sounds so good. I don't remember it from before. Love the idea of adding spices. I just posted a peanut butter popcorn the other day (and still have some of it), but I will have to try this one soon!

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  5. Coincidentally - I had stumbled across your site over the weekend and made my very first batch of this yesterday! It won't be my last batch - it might not even be my last batch this week! :) Thank you!

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  6. I've had this bookmarked for YEARS Joe! This year I'll be making it for sure. It's funny because it's one of the only recipes that I've never made that I end up telling everyone about (& send them the link to your site). thanks for the reinforcement!

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  7. The best thing I have ever found online. Used it last year and could not make enough for the demand. Thanks for a fantastic blog!

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  8. Chrisie - Enjoy!

    Avanika - It really is ridiculously good.

    Anon - This is probably the earliest we've made it and I wish I wouldn't have waited!

    Katrina - Let us know your results!

    Kathie - Fantastic!

    Kickpleat - I hope you are serious about that! Get it made!

    Anon - Glad to hear it!

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  9. So, how long do you think this would keep for. It sounds perfect to give as Christmas gifts, but I don't know if the receiver would have to eat it right away or if I can make in advance, etc. What do you think?

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  10. My dad's been looking for a new caramel corn recipe ever since he tried the stuff at Epcot's Karamell Kuche, but I'm sending him this instead.

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  11. WOS - Honestly not sure, it never stays around here very long! At least a couple of weeks I would guess?

    AJ - One more place we'll have to check out! Let us know how the popcorn works out for you!

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  12. OMG, Joe, this recipe needs to come with a warning. I thought I'd make some treats for the office, but I'm afraid I'm going to sit up all night & consume all of the gingerbread pocorn. Where has it been all my life. This is one of my new holiday faves. Thanks!

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  13. Anon - I'm so glad to hear it! Thanks for the feedback!

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