Best Krazy Krunch Recipes

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KARO KRAZY KRUNCH



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This was my grandma's recipe that she made every Christmas. Be prepared to eat way more of this than you should. It's easy and addicting. It also makes great popcorn balls.

Provided by Mary (Lori) Rieth

Categories     Popcorn

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 qt popped corn
1 1/2 c pecans, in pieces
2/3 c almonds, slivered
1 1/2 c sugar
1 c margerine
1/2 c karo syrup
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the popcorn and nuts. Place in a large bowl that has been buttered (to prevent sticking).
  • 2. Mix sugar, margarine and Karo syrup in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for 6 to 10 minutes until it reaches soft ball stage on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
  • 3. Pour syrup over popcorn mixture and stir well to coat evenly. Spread on a cookie sheet to cool and then break up into bite sized pieces.

KRAZY KRUNCH



Krazy Krunch image

Delicious popcorn snack. In my humble opinion, better than popcorn balls. My sweet adoptive mother fixed this treat for us for Family Home Evenings. It'll always be a good memory!

Provided by LittleJo

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 2 pounds, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts popped corn
1 1/3 cups pecans, almonds or 1 1/3 cups walnuts
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup clear corn syrup

Steps:

  • Mix popped corn and nuts of choice in a large bowl.
  • Combine sugar, butter, and syrup in a 2 quart sauce pan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture turns a light caramel color (soft ball stage).
  • Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour over popped corn and nuts. Mix to coat well.
  • Spread out on a buttered cookie sheet to dry, then break apart into small bite size pieces and enjoy!
  • Makes about 2 pounds.

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