Caramel Pecan Popcorn
Next time you rent your favourite film (prmised my kids the green mile for this weekend!), make this up for a special 'event'! . based on a canadian living recipe.
Steps
Grease large rimmed baking sheet.
Mix warm popcorn with pecans on sheet.
Set aside.
In saucepan , whisk together sugar , butter and corn syrup over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves.
Increase heat to high.
Boil , without stirring , until candy thermometer registers hard-ball stage of 255f , or 1 / 2 tsp syrup dropped into very cold water forms rigid ball that is still a little pliable , about 4 minutes.
Remove pan from heat.
Stir in vanilla , salt and baking soda.
Gradually pour over popcorn mixture , stirring gently until combined.
Let cool completely.
Ingredients
popped popcorn, pecan pieces, brown sugar, unsalted butter, light corn syrup, vanilla, salt, baking soda