Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 34 cup corn kernel
  • 2 12 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 cups almonds, lightly toasted
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 12 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla
  • 12 teaspoon almond extract
  • 34 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon baking soda

Method

  • Preheat oven to 250.
  • Butter 2 baking sheets; set aside.
  • Place corn kernels and oil in a large pot, partially covered, over medium heat.
  • Once popping begins shake pan frequently; when popping slows down, about 3 seconds between pops, remove pan from heat and uncover.
  • Transfer popped corn to a large bowl; add almonds.
  • Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter and corn syrup over medium high heat; stir to dissolve sugar and melt butter.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until it reaches 255 on a candy thermometer.
  • Remove from heat; stir in extracts, salt,a nd baking soda.
  • Working quickly, pour over popcorn and almonds; toss with wooden spoons while rotating the bowl.
  • When completely coated, divide evenly between prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour and 20 minutes; popcorn will crisp when cooled.