This International dessert features Freshly popped corn (8 c., Raw, shelled peanuts, Packed light brn. sugar, Unsalted butter. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Caramel Corn With Peanuts
Description
This International dessert features Freshly popped corn (8 c., Raw, shelled peanuts, Packed light brn. sugar, Unsalted butter. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 250 F (121&# 194;°C).
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Spread popcorn in lge, well-buttered roasting pan.
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Sprinkle peanuts on top and set pan aside.
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In heavy saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, molasses, and salt.
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Stir over med.
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heat until the mixture boils.
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Continue boiling gently, without stirring, until a candy-jelly thermometer in syrup reads 250 F (121ðC).
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Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and baking soda.
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Pour the syrup over the popcorn and peanuts and rapidly mix with a spatula to coat the pcs.
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evenly.
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Bake caramel corn in preheated oven for 1 hr, stirring occasionally, then
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cool the candy in the pan.
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Slip the cooled candy out of the pan with spatula and break into fairly large chunks.
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Store airtight up to 1 wk
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 648.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.9g25%
- Saturated Fat 6.7g34%
- Cholesterol 24.2mg9%
- Sodium 2513.6mg105%
- Total Carbohydrate 133.1g45%
- Dietary Fiber 12.1g49%
- Sugars 50.2g
- Protein 16.6g34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.