Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 10 cups freshly popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels) Can use air-popped for fluffier texture.
- 1 cup roasted, salted peanuts
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup Use sparingly to avoid stickiness.
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Be careful as it will foam when added.
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped popcorn and roasted peanuts. Toss them together gently.
- In a medium saucepan, mix the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Cook this mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until it starts to boil gently.
Cooking
- Let the caramel boil for 4 to 5 minutes without stirring. Once done, remove it from heat and quickly stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. It will foam up.
- Pour the hot caramel over the popcorn and peanuts. Use two spatulas or wooden spoons to mix it well until everything is coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes for even coating.
- Once finished, take it out and let it cool completely. Break into clusters before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g
Notes
Store your popcorn peanuts caramel mix in an airtight container at room temperature. It will stay fresh for about a week. You can add chocolate chips or M&Ms for extra flavor after cooling.
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