How to Make The Best Carmel Popcorn

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By CCrock
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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!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

popcorn
sugar
corn syrup
butter
vanilla
toasted almonds
toasted pecans

Step 1

Measure 8-10 cups popped popcorn into a large bowl. Try to made sure there are no kernels.
Step 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)
Step 3

Pour nuts on top of popcorn.
Step 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.
Step 5

Melt above ingredients and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes.
Step 6

Add 1 tsp vanilla.
Step 7

Pour mixture over popcorn and nuts.
Step 8

Toss by lifting the popcorn and nut mixture with a spoon, or two spoons until all coated and rotated.
Step 9

Pour onto a greased cookie sheet and let cool.
Step 10

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