CARAMEL POPCORN

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Caramel Popcorn image

Plain microwave popcorn becomes irresistible when it's yummied up with molasses, peanut butter and nuts. "This awesome snack never lasts long around our house," Jacque Castillo, Brookings, Oregon, notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) microwave popcorn
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup salted roasted almonds
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup corn syrup
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn according to manufacturer's directions. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the peanuts, almonds, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, peanut butter and molasses. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 5 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). In a very large bowl, combine popcorn and pecans. Add hot syrup mixture and toss to coat. Spread onto 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 or plastic bags.

Nutrition Facts :

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #weeknight     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #north-american     #low-protein     #lunch     #snacks     #american     #oven     #easy     #finger-food     #holiday-event     #kid-friendly     #grains     #dietary     #gifts     #comfort-food     #low-in-something     #pasta-rice-and-grains     #taste-mood     #equipment     #presentation     #4-hours-or-less