Caramel Corn


Serves: 6
Total Calories: 430

Ingredients

6 cups popped corn
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds, if desired
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:

1. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In large microwave-safe bowl, combine popcorn and almonds. In 4-cup microwave-safe measuring cup, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt mix well.

2. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir microwave on high for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture comes to a rolling boil.

3. Stir in baking soda until well mixed. Immediately pour over popcorn and almonds toss until coated.

4. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Immediately spread on foil or waxed paper to cool.

1. CONVENTIONAL DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 250°F. Spread popcorn in 15x10x1-inch baking pan sprinkle almonds over popcorn.

2. In large saucepan, combine brown sugar, margarine, 2 tablespoons water, corn syrup and salt mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in baking soda until well mixed. Immediately pour over popcorn and almonds toss until coated.

4. Bake at 250°F. for 15 minutes. Stir bake an additional 15 minutes. Stir bake 5 minutes. Immediately spread on foil or waxed paper to cool.

TIP: To toast almonds, spread in thin layer in microwave-safe pie pan. Microwave in HIGH for 4 to 7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Or spread on cookie sheet bake at 350'F. for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Cup * Calories: 380 * Calories from Fat: 210 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 23 g 35% * Saturated Fat: 11 g 55% * Cholesterol: 40 mg 13% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 30 g * Protein: 3 g * Vitamin A: 10% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 6% * Iron: 8% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 1/2 Fruit, 4 1/2 Fat or 2 1/2 Carbohydrate, 4 1/2 Fat

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 6
Total Calories: 430
Calories from Fat: 203

This Caramel Corn recipe is from the Cook'n with Pillsbury Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.


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