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Praline Popcorn Crunch

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This Praline Popcorn Crunch is the ultimate nostalgic snack, combining air-popped corn with a rich, sticky coating of brown sugar, honey, and margarine. The addition of baking soda creates a light, airy texture that shatters beautifully with every bite, while toasted pecan halves add a nutty depth and satisfying crunch. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect balance of sweet and salty, making it ideal for movie nights, holiday parties, or simply as an indulgent after-dinner treat. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers a homemade quality that rivals store-bought versions, offering a warm, comforting flavor profile that everyone will love.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12
Calories: 1495.5
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Praline Popcorn Crunch is the ultimate nostalgic snack, combining air-popped corn with a rich, sticky coating of brown sugar, honey, and margarine. The addition of baking soda creates a light, airy texture that shatters beautifully with every bite, while toasted pecan halves add a nutty depth and satisfying crunch. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect balance of sweet and salty, making it ideal for movie nights, holiday parties, or simply as an indulgent after-dinner treat. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers a homemade quality that rivals store-bought versions, offering a warm, comforting flavor profile that everyone will love.
Ingredients
  • 12 cup Popped popcorn
  • 1 cup Firm-pack brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Margarine
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 cup Pecan halves
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 300ðF (150ðC) and lightly grease a 15x10-inch baking pan.
  2. 2
    Spread the popped popcorn evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  3. 3
    In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, margarine, and honey.
  4. 4
    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture comes to a boil.
  5. 5
    Once boiling, reduce heat slightly and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6
    Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  7. 7
    Quickly stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract; the mixture will foam up immediately.
  8. 8
    Pour the hot praline mixture evenly over the popcorn in the pan.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle the pecan halves over the coated popcorn and gently stir until everything is evenly distributed and coated.
  10. 10
    Bake for 15 minutes.
  11. 11
    Remove from the oven, stir gently to redistribute the coating, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  12. 12
    Turn the mixture out onto a sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper.
  13. 13
    Allow to cool completely until firm, then break into chunks.
  14. 14
    Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1495.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 74.0g114%
Saturated Fat 13.4g67%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 455.3mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 216.9g73%
Dietary Fiber 23.2g93%
Sugars 96.6g
Protein 30.2g61%

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

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