Ingredients

  • 4 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1-1/3 cups pecan halves, toasted
  • 2/3 cup whole unblanched almonds, toasted
  • 1-1/3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method

  • Place popcorn in a large greased bowl. Sprinkle pecans and almonds over top; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300°-310° (hard-crack stage).
  • Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently. Spread on greased
  • . When cool, break into small pieces. Store in airtight containers.