Luxury Caramel Nut Popcorn

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Luxury Caramel Nut Popcorn

 

3 quarts freshly popped corn (approximately 1/2 cup unpopped)

1 cup unsalted roasted cashews

1 cup salted roasted macadamia nuts

1 cup whole almonds or pecan halves

1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

1/2 cup light corn syrup

1/2 cup vegan margarine

1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

 

Preheat the oven to 250 F. Butter a large roasting pan. Combine the popped

corn and nuts in the prepared pan, mixing well. Place in the oven while

preparing the glaze.

 

In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, corn

syrup, butter, orange zest, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly

until the sugar dissolves. Boil for 4 minutes without stirring. Remove from

the heat and mix in the vanilla and baking soda. Gradually pour the glaze

over the popped corn mixture, stirring to coat well.

 

Bake until dry; stirring occasionally, approximately 1 hour. Remove from the

oven. Using a metal spatula, free the popcorn from the bottom of the pan.

Let cool completely in the pan.

 

Break into clumps. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up

to 1 week.

 

Yield: about 4 quarts

 

 

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