Ingredients

  • 4 cups popped popcorn
  • 2/3 cup pecan halves
  • 1/3 cup unblanched whole almonds
  • 1 -2 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Method

  • Lightly butter a shallow baking pan (15"x10") with 1" sides.
  • Stir together the popcorn, nuts and melted butter and sprinkle lightly with the salt.
  • Spread this mixture in the buttered pan.
  • Combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup bringing to a boil, stirring constantly, over a medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes until it turns a light caramel color.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Pour over the popcorn and nuts and toss to coat.
  • Spread the mixture out to cool and harden.
  • Break apart after hardened and store in loosely covered container.
  • Eat at home for a snack and/or give some to a friend as a holiday treat.