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    Nutty Caramel Corn


    Source of Recipe


    Shanny

    Recipe Link: http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-fdcooking&msg=9326.2

    List of Ingredients




    6 qts. freshly popped corn (about 1 cup unpopped)
    1 cup pecan halves*
    1 cup cashews*
    1 cup butter or margarine
    2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
    1 tsp. salt
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    1/2 cup light corn syrup
    1/2 tsp. baking soda

    * substitute any nuts of your choice for these

    Recipe



    Combine popped corn & nuts in a large roasting pan; set aside.

    Melt butter in a large saucepan; stir in sugar, syrup & salt. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil over medium-low heat for five minutes without stirring (or until temperature on a candy thermometer reaches 250. Pour over popcorn & nuts; toss to coat. Spread onto large rimmed baking sheets and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, until crispy.

    Let cool completely; serve, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

 

 

 

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