Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
The healthiest popcorn is the plain, air-popped kind, but sometimes you need a relatively healthy treat for special occasions. Try this yummy recipe for Earl Grey Salted Caramel Popcorn Bars for your next event.
Ingredients
- 10 cups popped popcorn (find it in our Bulk department)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 stick (8 Tablespoons) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup half-n-half
- 1 Tablespoon Earl Grey loose tea, finely ground
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (vegan/gluten-free/non-GMO available in our Grocery aisles)
- ½ cup raw almonds, rough chopped (find it in our Bulk department)
Directions
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Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with oil or butter and set aside.
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Into large bowl, measure popped popcorn and almonds; set aside.
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Melt butter, brown sugar and half-n-half over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally for about 5-6 minutes until caramel thickens and is golden brown.
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Reduce heat to low. Stir in salt and marshmallows, stirring until sauce is smooth and creamy. Add finely ground tea.
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Quickly pour over popcorn and stir with a rubber spatula to coat evenly.
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Spread popcorn mixture into the baking pan, pressing evenly. Set aside until firm. Cut into squares.