Caramel Crunch

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International-style sweet and satisfying dessert that brings home-style flavor to your table
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This International dessert features Freshly popped popcorn, Salted nuts, Shortening, Granulated sugar, Firmly packed brown sugar. It delivers 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.

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Caramel Crunch

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 701.4

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This International dessert features Freshly popped popcorn, Salted nuts, Shortening, Granulated sugar, Firmly packed brown sugar. It delivers 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

  1. PREHEAT oven to 250F (120C).
  2. COMBINE popcorn and nuts in a large, shallow baking pan.
  3. MELT GOLDEN CRISCO SHORTENING in saucepan.
  4. Stir in sugars and syrup.
  5. Bring to a
  6. boil , stirring constantly; then
  7. boil gently on medium
  8. heat for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. WATCH CAREFULLY ~ MIXTURE BURNS QUICKLY.
  10. Don't overcook.
  11. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda.
  12. Pour over popcorn mixture.
  13. Toss to coat popcorn thoroughly.
  14. BAKE at 250F (120C) for 30-40 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
  15. STIR occasionally during baking.
  16. Turn out immediately onto a waxed paper-lined tray.
  17. Cool and break into pieces.
  18. Store in tightly-covered container.
  19. DO NOT REFRIGERATE HINT: If nuts are omitted, add an extra cup of popcorn.
  20. mins.
  21. SHORTENING Holiday Recipes booklet

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 701.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.1g39%
Saturated Fat 7.5g38%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 234069.0mg9753%
Total Carbohydrate 123.8g42%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g38%
Sugars 57.7g
Protein 12.5g25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, boiling, brown, caramel, corn, crunch, dessert, entertaining, firmly, freshly, granulated, international, nuts, packed, popcorn, popped, salted, shortening, soda, sugar
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