Caramel Macadamia Nut Popcorn
Level: Intermediate
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1 of 6 servings):
Calories 829 | Total Fat 71g | Saturated Fat 19g | Carbohydrates 53g | Dietary Fiber 7g | Sugar 38g | Protein 7g | Cholesterol 41mg | Sodium 320mg
Time Required
Total: 1 hr 25 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 1 hr 15 min
Ingredients
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- 3 cups whole macadamia nuts
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- Spread the popcorn and macadamia nuts evenly between 2 ungreased 13- by 9-inch rectangular pans.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to bubble at the edges.
- Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Stir in the baking soda until the mixture becomes foamy.
- Pour this mixture over the popcorn and nuts, stirring until everything is well coated.
- Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.
