PRALINE POPCORN CRUNCH

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My mom used to make this around Christmas time. I also remember submitting it to the 4-H fair and getting a blue ribbon ;-)

Provided by fruehwirth

Categories     Candy

Time 1h25m

Yield 14 cups, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 cups popcorn
1 1/2 cups whole pecans
1/2 cup almonds (slivered)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter
1/4 cup praline liqueur
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon praline liqueur
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Butter baking sheet and large bowl.
  • Toast pecans and almonds until light brown.
  • Combine popped corn and nuts in a large bowl.
  • Heat sugar, butter, 1/4 cup Praline liqueur and corn syrup in a heavy 2 quart saucepan.
  • Stir over medium high heat, to 275~, or until soft crack stage.
  • Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbls. Praline liqueur and salt.
  • Pour over the popcorn and nuts.
  • Mix and spread immediately on baking sheet.
  • Let stand 1 hour. Break into bite sized pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3651.4, Fat 233.9, SaturatedFat 30.8, Sodium 1936.7, Carbohydrate 401.6, Fiber 21.8, Sugar 331.5, Protein 29.2

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