Nut 'N' Corn Clusters
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Nut 'N' Corn Clusters
5 qts popped corn
2 c. mixed nuts
1.5 t. butter (no substitutes)
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. corn syrup
1 c. peanut butter
1 t.vanilla extract
1 t. molasses
Line baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside.
Combine popcorn and nuts in a large roasting pan;
place in a 250 degree oven.
Meanwhile, grease the sides of a heavy saucepan with 1-1/2 t.butter.
Combine the sugar, honey and corn syrup in saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Boil for 2 minutes without stirring.
Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter, vanilla and molasses.
pour over warm popcorn mixture and stir to coat.
Working quickly, use buttered hands to form mixture into 1-1/2inch clusters.
Place on prepared baking sheets to dry.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Yield: about 1/2 dozen.
NOTE: If mixture becomes too firm to form into clusters,
rewarm in a 250 deg. oven for a few minutes.
Maryellen Jahnke, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
I can tell this recipe has served me faithfully for a long time by the old dog-eared recipe card.
these crisp caramel corn clusters are a holiday treat my family enjoys munching.
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