By KATE RUBIN
Cannabis-infused caramel popcorn can indeed be a tasty and potent snack. Here's a general guide on how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 8 cups popped popcorn (plain, unsalted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cannabis-infused butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set it aside for later.
- Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl, ensuring that there is enough room for tossing and coating the popcorn with the caramel sauce. Set it aside.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, cannabis-infused butter, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Once the mixture is boiling, let it cook without stirring for about 4-5 minutes. The mixture should turn a golden amber color.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up when you add these ingredients.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the popped popcorn in the bowl. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently toss and coat the popcorn with the caramel sauce. Be sure to coat the popcorn as evenly as possible.
- Transfer the coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out in an even layer.
- Place the baking sheet with the popcorn in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. This will help the popcorn to crisp up and the caramel to set.
- After 45 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the caramel popcorn cool completely. As it cools, it will become even crispier.
- Once cooled, break apart any large clusters of popcorn and transfer the caramel popcorn to an airtight container for storage.
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Remember to label the container clearly and keep it away from the reach of children or pets. Also, be aware of the potency of the cannabis-infused butter you are using and consume responsibly.
Enjoy your delicious and potent cannabis-infused caramel popcorn!