Nutty Caramel Corn

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 225.
2. 2
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. 3
   Put the popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl.
4. 4
   In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt and bring to a boil.
5. 5
   Add the baking soda and cream of tartar and boil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the syrup is deep amber, about 4 minutes.
6. 6
   Pour the hot syrup over the peanuts and popcorn and stir with a wooden spoon until evenly coated.
7. 7
   Spread the mixture on the baking sheet and bake until slightly dry, about 1 hour.
8. 8
   The caramel corn will harden as it cools; let it cool completely.
9. 9
   Invert the caramel corn onto a cutting board.
10. 10
    Peel off the paper and break into chunks before serving.