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04/06/2011 National Caramel Popcorn Day Nutty Caramel Popcorn

Source of Recipe

Taste Of Home


Recipe Introduction

Today you have an excuse to eat a sweet, crunchy treat known as caramel corn. Why today? Because today is Caramel Popcorn Day. Grab a bowl and enjoy!

List of Ingredients

HOME COOKIN’ 04/06/2011 National Caramel Popcorn Day Nutty Caramel Popcorn



Nutty Caramel Popcorn


4 quarts popped popcorn
1-1/3 cups pecan halves, toasted
2/3 cup whole un-blanched almonds, toasted
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract



Recipe


Place popcorn in a large greased bowl. Sprinkle pecans and almonds over top; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300°-310° (hard-crack stage).

Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently. Spread on greased baking sheets. When cool, break into small pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Yield: about 20 cups.