CARAMEL-ALMOND POPCORN

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Categories     Nut     Bake     Super Bowl     Kid-Friendly     Halloween     Almond     Winter     Edible Gift     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup popcorn kernels, freshly popped
2 cups whole almonds
1 1/4 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Generously butter heavy large baking pan. Mix warm popcorn and almonds in prepared pan. Place in oven while preparing syrup.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves and butter melts. Attach clip-on candy thermometer to side of pan. Increase heat to high and boil without stirring until thermometer registers 255°F, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract, almond extract, salt and baking soda (mixture will bubble). Gradually pour syrup over popcorn and almonds, gently stirring to coat popcorn and nuts completely.
  • Bake until caramel feels dry, stirring frequently, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Using metal spatula, scrape mixture from bottom of pan to loosen. Cool completely in pan. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

Zawar Awan
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This popcorn is perfect for a sweet and salty snack.


Kalpana Rzl
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it for the amazing flavor.


Doctor Doctor 1
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I love the flavor of this popcorn, but it's a bit too crunchy for my taste.


Diana Kelley
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This popcorn is delicious, but I found it to be a bit too sticky.


Mushfika Monami
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Martins Dalke
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This popcorn is perfect for parties or movie nights. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Awais Mahboob
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I had some trouble getting the caramel to the right consistency, but overall this recipe was easy to follow and the popcorn turned out great.


Sf Rishi
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


ALI ZAFAR
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This popcorn is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Lonnie Mcwalters
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. It's a great snack for any occasion.


Iryn Kyomugisha
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This is the best caramel almond popcorn I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again.


Dx Moyajjem
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The popcorn was light and fluffy, and the caramel was perfectly sweet.


Pierre Alexander stevenson
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it for the amazing flavor. I highly recommend it.


Diego Vilchis
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I love the combination of sweet and salty in this recipe. It's the perfect snack for a movie night.


Fsgs Gwyw
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This popcorn is delicious, but be careful not to overcook it, or the caramel will burn.


Leiah
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfect. The caramel is rich and flavorful, and the almonds add a nice crunch.


Jessica Carmon
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This caramel almond popcorn was a hit at my last party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.