October 21, 2009 - Candied Popcorn
Note: Just form this into popcorn balls when you are done.
butter
6 quarts of freshly popped popcorn (unsalted)
1 cup raw peanuts
2 cups whole pecans
1 1/4 cups butter
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1: Preheat oven to 250 deg. Place popcorn, peanuts and pecans in a lightly buttered large roasting pan; set mixture aside.
2: Melt butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan: stir in sugar and corn syrup. Bring mixture to a boil and continue to boil for 5 mins, stirring often. Remove from heat; stir in soda, salt and vanilla.
3: Pour sugar mixture over popcorn; stir well to coat. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 mins. Cool; store in an airtight container. Yields 6 quarts.
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