PEANUT CARAMEL CORN

Peanut Caramel Corn image

A sweet, crunchy, lighter alternative to traditional caramel corn, this can't-stop-eatin'-it treat won't stick to fingers or teeth! Wonderful for gifts, too. -Lois Ward, Puslinch, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 cups air-popped popcorn
1/2 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
4-1/2 teaspoons molasses
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Place popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl coated with cooking spray; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, , molasses, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 2-3 minutes without stirring., Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well., Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from pan and place on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges