NUTTY CARAMEL POPCORN

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A great twist on boring old popcorn. Mix and match whatever nuts you prefer. I've used this an extra gift for Christmas and for parties.

Provided by Carmen B.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 cups freshly popped corn
1 cup unsalted dry-roasted cashews
1 cup roasted salted macadamia nut
1 cup whole almonds or 1 cup pecan halves
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Butter a large roasting pan.
  • Combine popped corn and nuts in the prepared pan, mixing well. Place in the oven while preparing the glaze.
  • In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, orange zest and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Boil for 4 minutes without stirring.
  • Remove from the heat and mix in the vanilla and baking soda. BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE SODA AS IT MAY MAKE THE SYRUP FOAM UP AND SPATTER A BIT!Gradually pour the glaze over the popped corn mixture, stirring to coat well.
  • Bake until dry; stirring occasionally, approximately 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven. Using a metal spatula, free the popcorn from the bottom of the pan. Let cool completely in the pan.
  • Break into clumps. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.4, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 149.2, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 17.4, Protein 4.5

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