POPCORN ALMOND BRITTLE

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For a crunchy snack that suits the season, try this one. I've been stirring up batches of the distinctive brittle since 1975. With popcorn, almonds and candied cherries tossed together in a sweet crisp coating, it's a festive favorite we enjoy every year.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 cups popped popcorn
1 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup each red and green candied cherries, chopped
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, combine the popcorn, almonds and cherries. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Turn oven off and keep mixture warm in the oven. , Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt; cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 305°-310° (hard-crack stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently. Spread onto a greased baking sheet. When cool, break into small pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.