CARAMEL CORN CLUSTERS

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Fall harvest snack? Check. Homemade Halloween treat? Check. Movie-night munchie? Check. Deploy these nutty clusters for any and all occasions.

Categories     Small Plates     Dessert     Candy     Butterscotch/Caramel     Corn     Peanut     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     snack     Halloween     Fall

Yield Makes about 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup popcorn kernels
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
11/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup salted peanuts (5 oz)
Special Equipment
a candy thermometer

Steps:

  • Heat oil with 3 kernels in a 3-quart heavy saucepan, covered, over moderate heat until 1 or 2 kernels pop. Remove lid and quickly add remaining kernels, then cook, covered, shaking pan frequently, until kernels stop popping, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and uncover.
  • Line bottom of a large shallow baking pan with foil. Lightly oil foil. Melt butter in a 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat. Add brown sugar and corn syrup and bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring, then boil, without stirring, until syrup registers 300°F on thermometer, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat.
  • Using a wooden spoon or a heatproof spatula, stir salt and baking soda into syrup, then quickly stir in peanuts and popcorn to coat. Immediately spread mixture in baking pan as thinly and evenly as possible. Cool completely, then break into bite-size pieces.

Sharef Ahmed
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These clusters are a great way to use up leftover popcorn. I always have a bag of popcorn in my pantry, so I can make these clusters whenever I want.


rew
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I love how versatile these clusters are. I can add different flavors or toppings to make them my own.


S3X PATHAN
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These clusters are the perfect snack for on the go. They're easy to pack and they're always a hit with my friends.


Jacque Donald
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I've never made caramel corn clusters before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfectly!


KAIF OP
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These clusters are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy. I can't get enough of them!


Yazeed Jalboone
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These clusters are now my go-to snack.


Lucky Ali Official
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These clusters are so delicious, I can't believe they're so easy to make.


Sonia Santos
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These clusters are the perfect sweet treat for a party or a movie night.


Amelia Stewart
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I love how customizable these clusters are. I can add different nuts, seeds, or dried fruit to make them my own.


Muhammad Baqir
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These clusters are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Gaming RY
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I'm not usually a fan of caramel corn, but these clusters are amazing. They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Rich Stella
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These clusters are so good, I could eat them every day.


Limbu God
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I've tried several different recipes for caramel corn clusters, and this is by far the best one. The clusters are the perfect size and they have the perfect amount of caramel.


Dj Sohel
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These clusters are the perfect snack for parties or potlucks. They're always a hit!


MD Robul
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I love how easy these clusters are to make. I can have them ready in just a few minutes.


Da Spice
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These clusters are so delicious and addictive. I can't stop eating them!


Rifat Rifat hasan
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I've made these caramel corn clusters several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Enike Augustine
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These caramel corn clusters were a hit with my family! They're the perfect sweet and salty snack.