MAPLE PECAN POPCORN

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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

About 8 cups plain popcorn
1 cup pecans (3 1/2 ounces), coarsely chopped and toasted
3/4 stick unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
Special Equipment
A candy or deep-fat thermometer

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.

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