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Cashew Caramel Corn

Cashew Caramel Corn

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  • 70 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Core Ingredients

    • 🍿 5 quarts popped popcorn
    • 2 cups unsalted cashews

  • Caramel Sauce Ingredients

    • 2 cups packed brown sugar
    • 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter
    • ½ cup light corn syrup
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 200°F (95°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 260°F (127°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

🔥

276

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 31
    Carbs
  • 17
    Fats

💡 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.