Popcorn Brittle

By yollymg

The brittle is crunchy and sweet, with
just a hint of saltiness. About 1/4 cup kernels yields the correct amount of popcorn.

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 5 1/2 cups popcorn, popped without salt
• or fat
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 6 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

1. Line a baking sheet with foil; coat
foil with cooking spray. Set aside.


2. Place popcorn in a large zip-top
plastic bag; seal. Crush popcorn using a meat mallet or rolling pin; set aside.


3. Combine sugar, syrup, and 1/4 cup
water in a medium saucepan over
medium heat. Cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly.
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Cook, without stirring, until a candy
thermometer registers 270F. (about 8
minutes).
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Stir in molasses and butter; cook until thermometer registers 290F.(about 5 minutes). Stir in baking soda,
vanilla, and salt. Stir popcorn into boiling syrup mixture.
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Working quickly, pour popcorn mixture onto prepared pan; spread to 1/4-inch thickness using a wooden spoon coated with cooking spray.
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Cool completely; break into large pieces.
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Note: Store brittle in an airtight con-
tainer at room temperature for up four days.