Caramel – Nut Popcorn Crunch
Like caramel and almonds? Combine it with popcorn for sweet and crunchy treat.
Equipment
- 15 x 10 baking sheet
- non-stick cooking spray
Ingredients
- 10 cups freshly popped popcorn
- 2 cups whole almonds
- 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- ½ cup butter or margarine
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225℉. Spray 15 x 10 baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Mix 10 cups of popcorn and 2 cups whole almonds in large bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, ½ cup butter or margarine, and ¼ cup corn syrup. Cook over low heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat to high and boil 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and ½ teaspoon baking soda.
- Immediately pour over popcorn and almonds. Stirring gently to coat.
- Pour mixture and spread evenly onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour. Remove and cool completely.
- Break popcorn into pieces and store in airtight container.
Enjoy!
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