Popcorn Almond Brittle

Name: Popcorn Almond Brittle
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 1-1/2 pounds.
Ingredients: 6 cups popped popcorn; 1 cup slivered almonds; 1/2 cup each red and green candied cherries, chopped; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup corn syrup; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

about 1-1/2 pounds

For a crunchy snack that suits the season, try this one. I've been stirring up batches of the distinctive brittle since 1975. With popcorn, almonds and candied cherries tossed together in a sweet crisp coating, it's a festive favorite we enjoy every year.

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Ingredients

6 cups popped popcorn
1 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup each red and green candied cherries, chopped
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, combine the popcorn, almonds and cherries. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Turn oven off and keep mixture warm in the oven.
Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt; cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 305°-310° (hard-crack stage).
Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently. Spread onto a greased baking sheet. When cool, break into small pieces.

Nutrition Facts

2 ounce-weight: 276 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

Popcorn Almond Brittle

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