Caramel Almond Popcorn

Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup corn kernel
• 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 cups almonds, lightly toasted
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 250.
• 2 butter 2 baking sheets; set aside.
• 3 place corn kernels and oil in a large pot, partially covered, over medium heat. once popping begins shake pan frequently; when popping slows down, about 3 seconds between pops, remove pan from heat and uncover. transfer popped corn to a large bowl; add almonds. set aside.
• 4 in a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter and corn syrup over medium high heat; stir to dissolve sugar and melt butter. cook, stirring constantly, until it reaches 255 on a candy thermometer.
• 5 remove from heat; stir in extracts, salt,a nd baking soda. working quickly, pour over popcorn and almonds; toss with wooden spoons while rotating the bowl. when completely coated, divide evenly between prepared baking sheets. bake, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour and 20 minutes; popcorn will crisp when cooled.