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Nutty Caramel Corn

Source of Recipe

Shanny


Recipe Link: 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.