Caramel Nut Popcorn
Contributed by: Chris WebAdmin. of RecipesNow.com
Fill colourful tins with this delicious homemade treat for an
inexpensive holiday gift both kids and adults will enjoy receiving.
Ingredients:
- 12 cups 3 L popped popcorn
- 2 cups 500 mL mixed nuts or peanuts
- 1 cup 250 mL packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup 125 mL BEEHIVE or CROWN Corn Syrup
- 1/2 cup 125 mL butter or margarine
- 1/2 tsp 2 mL salt
- 1/2 tsp 2 mL vanilla
- 1/2 tsp 2 mL baking soda
Directions:
Spray large roasting pan with MAZOLA NO STICK Cooking Spray. Combine popcorn and nuts in pan;
place in 250°F (120°C) oven while preparing glaze.
In saucepan combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt. Stirring constantly bring to boil over
medium heat. Without stirring boil 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and baking soda.
Pour over popcorn and nuts; stirring to coat.
Place in preheated oven 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cool; break apart. Store in tightly covered container.
Tip: One large size bag of microwave popcorn pops to about 12 cups (3 L).
| To Make This Recipe Suitable For A Gluten Free Diet:
Replace Beehive or Crown corn syrup with gluten-free corn syrup. | |
Serving Size: Makes about 14 cups (3.5 L)
