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Caramel Popcorn Brittle Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 c Unsalted butter;
  • 1/4 ts Baking soda
  • 1/4 c Light corn syrup
  • 1/2 c Popcorn kernels; freshly popped
  • 1 1/4 c Golden brown sugar;
  • 2 ts Vanilla extract
  • 2 c Roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 ts Salt

Directions
  • Step #1 preheat your trusty oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Step #2 Generously butter heavy large baking pan.
  • Step #3 Mix warm popcorn & almonds in prepared pan.
  • Step #4 place this in oven while preparing syrup.
  • Step #5 mix brown sugar, butter & corn syrup in heavy medium saucepan.
  • Step #6 Whisk over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves & butter melts.
  • Step #7 Attach clip-on candy thermometer to side of pan.
  • Step #8 Increase heat to high & boil without stirring until thermometer registers 255 degrees F, every once in awhile brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush, about 4 mins.
  • Step #9 remove this from heat.
  • Step #10 stir in the vanilla extract, salt & baking soda (mixture will bubble).
  • Step #11 slowly pour syrup over popcorn & nuts completely.
  • Step #12 bake this until caramel feels dry, stirring frequently, about 1 hr 30 mins.
  • Step #13 remove this from oven.
  • Step #14 Using metal spatula, scrape mixture from bottom of pan to loosen.
  • Step #15 Cool completely in pan.
  • Step #16 (Can be prepared 1 week ahead.
  • Step #17 store this in airtight container at about room temp.
  • Step #18 ).
  • Enjoy the Caramel Popcorn Brittle recipe

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