NUTTY CARAMEL POPCORN

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Folks who've tasted my snack are quick to remind me to make it again for them the following Christmas! The sugary combination of popcorn and crunchy nuts hits the spot. -Sharon Buchinski, Endeavour, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield about 20 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 quarts popped popcorn
1-1/3 cups pecan halves, toasted
2/3 cup whole unblanched almonds, toasted
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large greased bowl. Sprinkle pecans and almonds over top; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300°-310° (hard-crack stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently. Spread on greased baking sheets. When cool, break into small pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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