Pop Fly Popcorn Recipe

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Pecans and almonds add nutty goodness to this crisp chewy mix. The way this tasty treat attracts snackers, you may need an umpire for the bowl.

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Pop Fly Popcorn Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 10 min. + drying

Yield: 10-12 Servings

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Ingredients

10 to 12 cups popped popcorn
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup slivered almonds
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

In a large bowl, combine popcorn and nuts; set aside. In a large saucepan, bring sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat; add vanilla, cream of tartar and baking soda. Drizzle over popcorn mixture; stir to coat. Immediately spread onto two greased baking sheets; let dry for about 1 hour. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 420 calories, 29 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 305 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Pop Fly Popcorn in Quick Cooking May/June 2001, p13