MAPLE PECAN POPCORN
What could be more American than candy corn? Try maple pecan popcorn treats, for starters. They're made with three ingredients-maple syrup, pecans, and popcorn-that originated in the New World.
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Kid-Friendly Halloween Pecan Party Maple Syrup Candy Thermometer Butter Gourmet
Yield Makes about 10 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toss popcorn and pecans in a large bowl.
- Line bottom of a 17-by 11-inch 4-sided sheet pan with foil, then lightly oil foil.
- Melt butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add maple syrup and salt and boil (still over medium heat), without stirring, until thermometer registers 300°F, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Pour syrup over pecans and popcorn, stirring briskly with a lightly oiled spoon or silicone spatula to coat, then immediately spread popcorn in pan in 1 layer. Cool completely, then break into bite-size pieces.
MAPLE POPCORN
Make and share this Maple Popcorn recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MsBindy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 10 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat maple syrup over medium heat until syrup reaches 236 degrees F. on a candy thermometer.
- Lightly oil large mixing bowl.
- Mix popcorn, nuts and syrup with lightly-oiled spoon.
- When mixture cools, break off and eat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.2, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 3.6, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 19.4, Protein 1.8
MAPLE CRUNCH POPCORN
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 3-1/2 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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., Transfer to baking sheets lined with waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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