Toffee Nut Popcorn
Anyone who likes Crunch ‘N Munch, Fiddle Faddle or Poppycock
will enjoy this recipe. Be sure to use a
candy thermometer in order to ensure the toffee candy coating just right! This
is a great ‘anytime’ snack or pick up some little decorative tins and share
with others for a special occasion!
Ingredients:
10 cups popped popcorn
1 cups nuts of your choice (peanuts, cashews, pecans,
almonds)
1 & 1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
Preparation:
**Cook's Note** - I popped
the corn fresh in a pot. I would suggest
if you're using microwave popcorn that you do NOT use the "theater butter" variety (it has an aftertaste) - opt for light
to no butter.
In a large bowl, combine popcorn and nuts.
In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter,
corn syrup and cream of tartar; stir until sugar is dissolved.
Cook, without stirring (very important), over medium heat until a candy
thermometer reads 300°-310° (hard-crack stage).
Remove from the heat; quickly stir in baking soda and
extract until mixture is light and foamy.
Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently.
Spread into two greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans.
Press gently to flatten. Cool completely.
Break into pieces and enjoy!
Makes about 2 quarts.
Store in an air-tight container.
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