Nutty Caramel Popcorn Recipe

Name: Nutty Caramel Popcorn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cups freshly popped corn; 1 cup unsalted dry-roasted cashews; 1 cup roasted salted macadamia nut; 1 cup whole almonds or 1 cup pecan halves; 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Servings: persons

½ cups freshly popped corn
1 cup unsalted dry-roasted cashews
1 cup roasted salted macadamia nut
1 cup whole almonds or 1 cup pecan halves
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Butter a large roasting pan.
2
Combine popped corn and nuts in the prepared pan, mixing well. Place in the oven while preparing the glaze.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Bake until dry; stirring occasionally, approximately 1 hour.
6
Remove from the oven. Using a metal spatula, free the popcorn from the bottom of the pan. Let cool completely in the pan.
7
Break into clumps. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cups freshly popped corn, 1 cup unsalted dry-roasted cashews, 1 cup roasted salted macadamia nut, 1 cup whole almonds or 1 cup pecan halves, and more.

Yes, Nutty Caramel Popcorn falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutty Caramel Popcorn

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