Party Pumpkin Popcorn

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 250°.
2. 2
   Combine sugar, pumpkin, butter and corn syrup in medium saucepan; bring to boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
3. 3
   Remove from heat; add salt, soda and cream of tartar, stirring until well-blended and foamy.
4. 4
   Stir in peanuts.
5. 5
   Pour over popcorn; toss until well coated.
6. 6
   Spread on two greased cookie sheets.
7. 7
   Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove immediately from cookie sheets.
9. 9
   Spread on foil, breaking popcorn into pieces.
10. 10
    Cool.
11. 11
    Coating will harden on cooling.
12. 12
    Yields 3 quarts.