Spicy Cinnamon Popcorn

Name: Spicy Cinnamon Popcorn
Ingredients: 10 cups popped popcorn; 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 2 to 3 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 6 tablespoons butter, cubed; 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

10 cups popped popcorn
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 to 3 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
2 tablespoons honey
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 250°. Place popcorn and pecans in a large bowl.
2

In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugars, corn syrup, pepper sauce and honey; bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage), about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; gradually stir in butter and cinnamon. Pour carefully over popcorn mixture; toss to coat.
3

Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely.
4

Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.