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Cashew Caramel Corn

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  • 70 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Core Ingredients

    • šŸæ 5 quarts popped popcorn
    • 2 cups unsalted cashews

  • Caramel Sauce Ingredients

    • 2 cups packed brown sugar
    • šŸ§ˆ 1 cup unsalted butter
    • Ā½ cup light corn syrup
    • šŸ§‚ 1 teaspoon salt
    • Ā¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 200Ā°F (95Ā°C).

2

Combine the popped popcorn and cashews in a large roasting pan.

3

In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt, and cream of tartar. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Heat the syrup until it reaches 260Ā°F (127Ā°C) on a candy thermometer, about 6 to 8 minutes.

4

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in baking soda. Immediately pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and cashews and mix thoroughly to coat.

5

Bake the coated popcorn and cashew mixture in the preheated oven, stirring every 20 minutes, for 1 hour or until caramelized.

6

Spread the caramel corn on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool completely. Optionally, form into balls while still warm.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

šŸ”„

276

Calories

  • 3g
    Protein
  • 31g
    Carbs
  • 17g
    Fats

šŸ’” Tips

Use freshly popped popcorn for the best results.If forming into balls, grease your hands with butter or oil to prevent sticking.Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

āš ļø Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.