Maple Crunch Popcorn
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 3-1/2 quarts.
For a snack that's sure to bring smiles, try this medley of popcorn and pecans covered in a sweet and buttery coating.—Elmira Trombetti, Paducah, Kentucky
Ingredients
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10 cups popped popcorn
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1-1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted
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1-1/3 cups sugar
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1 cup butter, cubed
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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1/4 cup corn syrup
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon maple flavoring
Directions
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1.
Place popcorn and pecans in a large bowl; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, maple syrup, corn syrup and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring. Quickly pour over popcorn mixture and mix well.
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2.
Transfer to baking sheets lined with waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 270 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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