Nutty Caramel Corn

Name: Nutty Caramel Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 6-1/2 quarts.
Ingredients: 6 quarts popped popcorn; 1-1/2 cups walnut halves; 1 cup sliced almonds; 1-1/3 cups sugar; 1 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

"Sweet, crunchy and chewy, this irresistible snack never lasts long around our house," writes Lois Davis of Clarkson, New York. "I make multiple batches for gatherings and to give as gifts."

Ingredients

6 quarts popped popcorn
1-1/2 cups walnut halves
1 cup sliced almonds
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, combine popcorn and nuts; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; add vanilla. Pour over popcorn mixture; stir to coat.
Spread onto two greased baking sheets. Bake at 250° for 1 hour or until dry, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from pans to waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers.