Best Chipotle Pecan Candied Popcorn Recipes

Chipotle-Pecan Candied Popcorn image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the baking sheet
1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1/2 cup popcorn kernels, freshly popped
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Generously spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Mix the chopped pecans and warm popcorn on the prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven while preparing the syrup.
Combine the brown sugar, butter and honey in a heavy medium saucepan. Whisk over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves and the butter is completely melted. Increase the heat to high and boil for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, add the salt, chipotle powder and baking soda and mix to evenly incorporate. Slowly pour the syrup over the popcorn-pecan mixture. Stir gently to make sure the popcorn and nuts are completely coated.
Bake until the caramel is dry and has hardened, about 1 hour. Let cool before serving.

Chipotle Pecan Candied Popcorn image

Provided by gailanng

Categories Nuts

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray, for pan
12 cups plain popped popcorn (air-popped works best)
1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Generously coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Toss the popcorn and pecans on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer to the oven while preparing the syrup.
Combine the brown sugar, butter and honey in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is completely melted. Increase the heat to high and boil, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the chile powder, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. Remove the popcorn mixture from the oven; slowly pour the syrup over the top and gently stir to coat.
Return the popcorn to the oven and bake until the caramel is dry and hardened, stirring halfway through, about 1 hour. Let cool on the baking sheet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658.3, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 690.8, Carbohydrate 94.2, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 72.1, Protein 6

Chipotle Glazed Pecans image

Provided by ninja

Time 25m

Yield 5 cups, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 egg white
1 lb pecan halves
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder

Steps:

Beat egg white in a medium bowl until frothy. Add pecans, sugar and chipotle powder; toss until pecans are well coated.
Place in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven, stirring every 5 minutes, for 15 minutes.
Cool completely. Break apart any large clusters. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.