Best 7 Three In One Popcorn Crunch Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make treat to satisfy your sweet and crunchy cravings? Look no further than the three-in-one popcorn crunch. This delectable snack combines the irresistible flavors and textures of popcorn, peanut butter, and chocolate into one irresistible bite. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can whip up a batch of this delicious crunch that will be a hit at your next party or gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THREE-IN-ONE POPCORN CRUNCH



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Folks with a sweet tooth will dig into these bite-size snacks. Candy corn is a colorful addition, so this mouthwatering mix is suitable for any autumn event.-Carma Blosser, Livermore, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 quarts popped popcorn
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1-1/3 cups sugar
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups candy corn

Steps:

  • Place popcorn and peanuts in large buttered heat-proof containers or bowls; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, corn syrup, water, butter and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 285° (soft-crack stage), stirring occasionally., Pour over popcorn mixture; stir gently to coat. Stir in candy corn. Drop into bite-size pieces onto waxed paper. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DELICIOUS POPCORN CRUNCH



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Popcorn and candy in a candy sauce. Great for the holidays! Not too chewy and won't stick to your teeth (unless you overcook the sauce)! You can customize the candy, dried fruit, and nuts to what you like. Canadian Smarties® can be used instead of M&M's®. I've known people to press the mixture into a cake pan and cut pieces, too.

Provided by Canadian Jewel

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

15 cups plain popped popcorn
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
1 cup butter
½ cup light corn syrup (such as Crown® Lily White)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon vinegar

Steps:

  • Line baking sheets with aluminum foil.
  • Combine popcorn, cranberries, pecans, and chocolate pieces together in a bowl.
  • Stir sugar, butter, corn syrup, and vanilla extract together in a heavy saucepan; cook and stir over medium-high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes. Boil mixture for 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vinegar.
  • Pour sugar mixture over popcorn mixture; mix until evenly coated. Spread coated popcorn mixture onto prepared baking sheets; cool. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 33.5 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 98.5 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

POPCORN CRUNCH



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 1/2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 6

Vegetable oil for coating pan
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups pecans
4 cups cooked, unsalted popcorn

Steps:

  • Preheat conventional oven to 350 degrees. Oil a large baking sheet and a large spoon. Set aside.
  • Stir sugar, corn syrup and water together in a 2 1/2-quart souffle dish. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power in a high-power microwave oven for 4 minutes. Stir.
  • Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook for 31 minutes.
  • While syrup is cooking, place pecans on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, stirring once. Set aside.
  • Remove syrup dish from oven. Prick plastic to release steam. Uncover and let stand for 2 minutes. Use the spoon to carefully stir in popcorn and nuts. Let stand for 5 minutes, turning the popcorn over in the mixture from time to time to make sure that the popcorn and the nuts are well coated.
  • Spoon the mixture out onto the baking sheet. Use the back of the spoon to spread the popcorn mixture into an even layer. Let harden and cool, about 15 minutes.
  • When cool, break into chunks with a wooden mallet or rolling pin. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 320, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 19 milligrams, Sugar 56 grams, TransFat 0 grams

POPCORN CRUNCH



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Make and share this Popcorn Crunch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Johnney

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 40 Pieces

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts popped popcorn
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
2/3 cup whole almond
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup margarine
dipping chocolate (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix together popped corn and nuts.
  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and margarine.
  • Bring to a boil, and boil 10 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • When mixture turns light caramel in color, remove from heat, and stir in popcorn and nuts.
  • Spread out on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Break apart when cool.
  • Can be dipped or spread with chocolate, if desired.
  • Makes about 40 pieces.
  • Cooking time does not include popping the popcorn.

POPCORN NUT CRUNCH



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Meet the Cook: Our brood - five children from 16 to 23 - says it's not Christmas here until I make this. I usually double the recipe so I can put some in tins or baskets for hostess gifts when we're invited out. As long as it's kept in a dry place, Popcorn Nut Crunch will last - up to 3 weeks if you seal it in a tin. -Midge Stolte, Blackfalds, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 40m

Yield about 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup blanched whole almonds, toasted
1 cup each pecan halves, cashews, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts, toasted
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place the popcorn and nuts in a lightly greased 5-qt. Dutch oven. Bake at 250° for 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and butter; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and cinnamon. Pour a small amount at a time over popcorn mixture, stirring constantly until the mixture is well coated. , Immediately spread on greased baking sheets. Cool; break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 32g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MARY'S POPCORN CRUNCH



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Make and share this Mary's Popcorn Crunch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hill Family

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 quart popped popcorn
2/3 cup pecans
1/3 cup almonds
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup white corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
salt

Steps:

  • Combine popped corn and nuts; toss lightly with butter and salt.
  • Spread on flat pan.
  • Combine sugar, 1/2 cup butter and corn syrup in saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Boil and stir occasionally until mixture turns light caramel color.
  • Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  • Pour over popcorn mixture and stir to coat evenly. Spread out.
  • When cool, break apart and store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1340.8, Fat 96.7, SaturatedFat 39.7, Cholesterol 152.5, Sodium 514.4, Carbohydrate 121.5, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 80.9, Protein 11.1

POPCORN CARAMEL CRUNCH



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I live in popcorn country, and there's even a town nearby that has a "Popcorn Days" celebration. This is a good snack and also good for entertaining during the holidays, especially because it can be made ahead of time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Yield about 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups popped popcorn
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 cup chow mein noodles
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large greased bowl, combine the popcorn, peanuts, noodles and raisins; set aside., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches soft-crack stage (270°-290°) with a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat. Stir in cinnamon. , Pour over popcorn mixture; stir until evenly coated. Immediately pour onto a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. , When cool enough to handle, break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 29g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh popcorn: Stale popcorn will not have the same crunch and flavor as fresh popcorn.
  • Choose your favorite nuts and seeds: You can use any type of nuts and seeds that you like, but some popular options include peanuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When making the caramel, do not overcrowd the pan. This will cause the sugar to crystallize and the caramel to become grainy.
  • Stir constantly: When making the caramel, stir constantly. This will help to prevent the sugar from burning.
  • Use a candy thermometer: A candy thermometer is a helpful tool for making caramel. It will help you to know when the caramel has reached the right temperature.
  • Let the caramel cool slightly: Before adding the popcorn and nuts to the caramel, let it cool slightly. This will help to prevent the popcorn from becoming soggy.
  • Spread the mixture out on a baking sheet: When you are combining the popcorn, nuts, and caramel, spread the mixture out on a baking sheet. This will help to ensure that the popcorn is evenly coated with caramel.
  • Let the mixture cool completely: Before breaking the popcorn crunch into pieces, let it cool completely. This will help to make the popcorn crunch easier to break apart.

Conclusion:

Popcorn crunch is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for parties, potlucks, and movie nights. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of popcorn crunch that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a sweet and crunchy snack, give popcorn crunch a try!

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