Caramel Almond Popcorn Clusters
Created by The Popcorn Board, these popcorn clusters are bursting with sweet, nutty flavors that are perfect for entertaining a group, giving as a gift or just enjoying at home.
Makes: 20 pieces
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Recipe Created By: The Popcorn Board
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Recipe Created By: The Popcorn Board
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm
Ingredients
- 10 cups freshly popped popcorn
- 2 cups whole almonds
- 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- ½ cup butter or margarine
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Spray 15 x 10 baking sheet with non-stick spray. Mix popcorn and almonds in large bowl.
- Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in medium saucepan. Over low heat, stir mixture until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high and boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, almond extract and baking soda.
- Pour over popcorn and almonds, immediately stirring gently to coat. Pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 1 hour in preheated oven. Cool completely. Break into pieces and store in airtight container.