Nutty Caramel Corn

Posted by: Kerri 11-10-99 7:09 AM

Nutty Caramel Corn

12 cups popped popcorn
1 1/2 cups almonds, cashew or peanuts, or nuts of your choice
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 tsp. sifted baking soda


Preheat oven to 300° F. Spray a large roaster pan with spray cooking oil. Place popcorn and nuts in pan and place in a warm 300 oven.

In 2 qt. sauce combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Over medium heat melt and bring this caramel mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. After it comes to a boil cook and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda.

Pour caramel over warm popcorn/nut mixture. Stir gently to coat. Bake at 300 for 15 minutes. Stir. Cook 5 minutes more. Spread on foil to cool.

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