SPICY CINNAMON POPCORN

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Plain popcorn never made movie night history. Try this cinnamon-spiced version with a little kick in every bite. -Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

10 cups popped popcorn
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 to 3 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
2 tablespoons honey
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 250°. Place popcorn and pecans in a large bowl., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugars, corn syrup, pepper sauce and honey; bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage), about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; gradually stir in butter and cinnamon. Pour carefully over popcorn mixture; toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely., Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.