GAME-DAY BOURBON-GLAZED CARAMEL CORN

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Here's a grown-up version of a favorite kid's treat. The bourbon and ginger combination that is so good in cocktails now has a home in a munchie that is perfect for snacking. -Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 quarts air-popped popcorn
3 cups mixed nuts (pecan halves, unblanched almonds, hazelnuts and unsalted cashews)
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup bourbon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Place popcorn and nuts in a large bowl. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, bourbon, salt and ginger. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally; cook and stir for 6 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over popcorn and nuts; mix well. , Transfer to 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove to waxed paper to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Fat 38g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.