Plain microwave popcorn becomes irresistible when it's yummied up with molasses, peanut butter and nuts. “This awesome snack never lasts long around our house,” Jacque Castillo, Brookings, Oregon, notes.
Caramel Popcorn
Caramel Popcorn
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
1 hour
Yield
6 quarts
Ingredients
- 3 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) microwave popcorn
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 1 cup salted roasted almonds
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup corn syrup
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup pecan halves
Directions
- Pop popcorn according to manufacturer's directions. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the peanuts, almonds, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, peanut butter and molasses. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). In a very large bowl, combine popcorn and pecans. Add hot syrup mixture and toss to coat. Spread onto greased baking sheets.
- Bake at 250° for 1 hour or until dry, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from pans to waxed pape; cool completely. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers or plastic bags.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 344 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 278mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
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