Nutty Caramel Corn

Name: Nutty Caramel Corn
Ingredients: 6 qt. freshly popped corn (about 1 c. unpopped corn); 1 c. pecan halves; 1 c. cashews; 1 c. butter or margarine; 2 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 c. light corn syrup; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. vanilla extract

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

6 qt. freshly popped corn (about 1 c. unpopped corn)
1 c. pecan halves
1 c. cashews
1 c. butter or margarine
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

1

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large roasting pan; set aside.
2

Melt butter in a large saucepan; stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
3

Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
4

Boil 5 minutes, without stirring (temperature will register about 250°).
5

Remove from heat; stir in soda and vanilla. Pour over popped corn and nuts; stir well.
6

Bake at 225° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
7

Cool and break into pieces, if desired.
8

Store in an airtight container.