Smoky-Salty Caramel Corn

Smoky-Salty Caramel Corn
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Smoky-Salty Caramel Corn a try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 8g of protein, 45g of fat, and a total of 848 calories. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up vanillan extract, salt, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 31 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

1
Line 1 large, rimmed baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil or parchment paper; set aside.
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Combine popcorn and almonds in a very large bowl; set aside.
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Combine butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar in a large (3-quart), heavy pan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches 254 (very hard ball) on a candy thermometer.
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Remove from heat.
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Stir in salt, baking soda, and vanilla extract. (
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Mixture will bubble.) Quickly pour mixture over popcorn and nuts; toss gently to coat.
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Transfer popcorn mixture to prepared baking sheet.
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Bake at 250 for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Remove from oven; cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In31 m.
Servings6
Health Score3
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