CARAMEL CORN WITH NUTS

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This homemade caramel corn far surpasses the store-bought variety. Adding nuts makes it extra special. I like to double the recipe for gifting. -Karen Edwards, Sanford, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

10 cups popped popcorn
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup mixed nuts

Steps:

Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Cook and stir until candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well; stir in nuts. , Transfer to two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Bake at 200° 45 minutes, stirring once. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.