Nutty Caramel Popcorn Recipe

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Folks who've tasted my snack are quick to remind me to make it again for them the following Christmas! The sugary combination of popcorn and crunchy nuts hits the spot.

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Nutty Caramel Popcorn Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Cook: 15 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 20 Servings
10 15 25

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1-1/3 cups pecan halves, toasted
  • 2/3 cup whole unblanched almonds, toasted
  • 1-1/3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  • Place popcorn in a large greased bowl. Sprinkle pecans and almonds over top; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300°-310° (hard-crack stage).
  • Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently. Spread on greased baking sheets. When cool, break into small pieces. Store in airtight containers. Yield: about 20 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 278 calories, 19 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 182 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Nutty Caramel Popcorn in Country Woman Christmas Annual 1999, p46

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