I’m so anxious to jump on the Dessert Challenge bandwagon again, since I had to miss it the last 2 months. To refresh your memory, Sheryl, at Lady Behind the Curtain, has picked 2 ingredients each month (such as coconut and lime or caramel and pretzels) that we are supposed to develop into a dessert. Sound like fun? If so, join us next month, when the chosen ingredients are peaches ‘n cream. The complete list can be found here: Behind the Curtain Dessert Challenge ingredient list. <br /> <br />Well, blueberries and lemon were the featured ingredient this month, and I was SO excited, since I LOVE that flavor combination. I even had some mighty fine inspiration for a recipe: Someone on Real Housewives of Orange County (don’t judge!) ordered a Lemon Drop Martini, and we had just spent the evening at the ballpark, where the snack vendor kept yelling “Cracker Jack” in my ear. Top that with the fact that blueberries have just come into season around here, and you have Blueberry Lemon Drop Popcorn! <br /> <br />But that’s where the easy part of the process took a dive. My first batch of syrup burned when the candy thermometer started acting goofy. Then my next batch was way too soft and sticky. Phooey! Finally batch number 3 was killer, all crunchy and sweet, with a bit of zing from the different lemon contributions. I’m pretty sure Cracker Jack needs to consider this as a new flavor combo. What do you think?

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