Caramel Peanut Popcorn
Ingredients
2 (3-ounce) packages microwave popcorn
2 cups dry-roasted peanuts
1 (16-ounce) package light brown sugar
1 cup butter or stick margarine
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
Prepare the popcorn according to package directions. Combine popcorn and dry-roasted peanuts in a large bowl, and set aside. In a large heavy saucepan bring brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt to a broil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook sugar mixture, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until a candy thermometer registers 248°F. Remove sugar mixture from heat, and stir in baking soda.
Pour sugar mixture over popcorn mixture in a bowl; stir until evenly coated. Spread popcorn mixture in an even thin layer in a lightly greased roasting pan.
Bake at 250°F for 45 minutes, stirring mixture every 15 minutes. Remove popcorn from oven, and let cool completely.
Store popcorn in an airtight container.
Note: Makes 16-18 cups
Nutrients Per serving
Calories | 344 |
Calories From Fat | 171 |
Fat | 19 g |
Trans Fats | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 27 mg |
Carbohydrate | 43 g |
Protein | 5 g |
Fiber | 3 g |
Sodium | 217 mg |