Popcorn Caramel Crunch Recipe

By SewingDragonfly

From Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 4 cups popped popcorn
• 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
• 1 cup chow mein noodles
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large greased bowl, combine the popcorn, peanuts, noodles and raisins; set aside.

2. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches soft-crack stage (270°-290°) with a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat. Stir in cinnamon.

3. Pour over popcorn mixture; stir until evenly coated. Immediately pour onto a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan.

4. When cool enough to handle, break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.