Caramel Corn with Nuts

By á-4202

Ingredients

• 10 cups popper popcorn
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup mixed nuts

Preparation

Step 1

1) Place popcorn in a lrg bowl; set aside.

2) In a lrg heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt. Cook over med heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Cook and stir until candy thermometer reads 238 degrees F (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well; stir in nuts.

3) Transfer to two greased 13x9 inch baking pans. Bake at 200 degrees F 45 mins, stirring once. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers.