Pecan Cracker Jacks - popcorn

Method

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F .
• Combine popcorn and pecans in a metal bowl or on a cookie sheet and place in the preheated oven.
• Combine the rest of the ingredients in a saucepan and stir over medium heat, bringing mixture to a boil.
• Using a cooking thermometer, bring mixture to a hard-ball stage - 260 degrees (syrup will form a hard, but workable, ball if dripped into cold water).
• This will take about 20 minutes or until you notice the mixture turning dark brown.
• Remove popcorn and pecans from the oven.
• Working quickly, drizzle the caramel mixture stream over them.
• Put mixture back in the oven for 15 minutes and stir well every five minutes to ensure even coating.
• Cool and store in a covered container.