How to Make The Best Carmel Popcorn

turn this into something you can't resist!

Carmel popcorn is the perfect treat for the holiday season. This is the best Carmel popcorn recipe, straight from my mom's kitchen. Make a double batch, one for your family and then wrap the rest up in decorative cellophane bags and raffia as a delicious gift!

Things You'll Need

• popcorn
• sugar
• corn syrup
• butter
• vanilla
• toasted almonds
• toasted pecans

Instructions

1. 

   Measure 8-10 cups popped popcorn into a large bowl. Try to made sure there are no kernels.

2. 

   Use unsalted nuts. You may use 2 cups toasted almonds, or 1 cup almonds and 1 cup pecans or peanuts. Just make sure they are toasted. You can either buy toasted, or toast yourself.

   Put oven on broiler. Arrange nuts on a baking sheet in a single layer. Put in until darkened a bit on one side. Stay close by and pay attention so you don't burn them.
   OR
   Microwave nuts on a microwave safe plate for 1 minute intervals, stir after each minute or less until nuts are darkened and smell toasted. (2-3 minutes total)

3. Pour nuts on top of popcorn.

4. 

   To make the carmel, in a medium size saucepan, combine:
   1 1/3 Cup Sugar (all white or 1/2 white 1/2 brown)
   1 Cup Butter
   1/2 Cup Corn Syrup.

5. Melt above ingredients and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes.

6. Add 1 tsp vanilla.

7. Pour mixture over popcorn and nuts.

8. Toss by lifting the popcorn and nut mixture with a spoon, or two spoons until all coated and rotated.

9. Pour onto a greased cookie sheet and let cool.

10. 

    pull apart and place in airtight container or cellophane gift bags.

Tips & Warnings

• Carmel will be soft and chewy

• Do not let mixture boil more than 3 minutes, otherwise your caramel will become too hard when it cools.