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Caramel Corn with Nuts Recipe

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"This homemade caramel corn far surpasses the store-bought variety. Adding nuts makes it extra special. I like to double the recipe for gifting." Karen Scaglione, Nanuet, New York

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Caramel Corn with Nuts Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min.

Yield: 13 Servings

20 45 65

Ingredients

10 cups popped popcorn
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup mixed nuts

Directions

Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside.
In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Cook and stir until candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well; stir in nuts.
Transfer to two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Bake at 200° 45 minutes, stirring once. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers. Yield: 2-1/2 quarts.

Editor's Note: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 224 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 260 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Caramel Corn with Nuts in Taste of Home December/January 2010, p64

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Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2011 by miriamgordon07

Amazing!

Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2011 by Loufrommaine

I have made this for the last two Christmases for gifts, but I have to make extra because we eat so much of it before it is packaged. I am thinking I might make it for Halloween also.

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by imabyrd216

YUM!! This recipe is simple to make and tastes just like Fisher's popcorn we get at the beach in Ocean City, MD. Makes great Christmas gifts.

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2010 by pearlrvr

I started making this last year and will make this every Christmas. This is easy and delicious. My only issue is that the caramel doesn't stick really well to the nuts, so most of them end up settling in the bottom of the container. I like it without nuts too, so I may just leave them out completely from now on.

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2009 by Kerry Amundson

I have been making this recipe for years. BUT quite a few years ago I stopped cooking the caramel mixture on the stove top. I just put the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup (I use light corn syrup) in a microwavable container and nuke for 2 minutes, stir and then nuke for 2 more minutes. I don't use salt either. This way is so easy and you don't have to stand over the stove and stir.

I add in toasted pecans but any toasted nut is good.

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2009 by scrubbies

This is too good to believe. It is excellent and easy to make. My family and friends loved it. Will make it all the time.

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2009 by Colies_Kitchen

What a wonderful recipe!! I made this last night and it's all gone today. It's easy and yummy. Better than what you can get in the stores!! The only thing I would add it to stir it a few times while it's baking !! Thanks!!