Best Nutty Caramel Popcorn Recipes
NUTTY CARAMEL POPCORN
Folks who've tasted my snack are quick to remind me to make it again for them the following Christmas! The sugary combination of popcorn and crunchy nuts hits the spot. -Sharon Buchinski, Endeavour, Saskatchewan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 25m
Yield about 20 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place popcorn in a large greased bowl. Sprinkle pecans and almonds over top; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300°-310° (hard-crack stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently. Spread on greased baking sheets. When cool, break into small pieces. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
NUTTY CARAMEL POPCORN
A great twist on boring old popcorn. Mix and match whatever nuts you prefer. I've used this an extra gift for Christmas and for parties.
Provided by Carmen B.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h40m
Yield 16 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Butter a large roasting pan.
- Combine popped corn and nuts in the prepared pan, mixing well. Place in the oven while preparing the glaze.
- In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, orange zest and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Boil for 4 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from the heat and mix in the vanilla and baking soda. BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE SODA AS IT MAY MAKE THE SYRUP FOAM UP AND SPATTER A BIT!Gradually pour the glaze over the popped corn mixture, stirring to coat well.
- Bake until dry; stirring occasionally, approximately 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven. Using a metal spatula, free the popcorn from the bottom of the pan. Let cool completely in the pan.
- Break into clumps. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.4, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 149.2, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 17.4, Protein 4.5
NUTTY CARAMEL POPCORN
Steps:
- Boil boil sugar, margarine, corn syrup and nuts for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add soda and vanilla. Pour over 3-4 gallons of popped corn that is spread in shallow pans.
- Bake at 250 degrees F for 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes.
- Immediately spread out onto wax paper. When cool, break apart and store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
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