Crispy Caramel Popcorn And Nuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 qt. popcorn
1 1/2 c. walnuts
1 c. pecans
1/2 c. peanuts
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. Karo light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

In large shallow baking pan, stir together popcorn, walnuts, pecans and peanuts.
Set aside.
In heavy 1 1/2-quart saucepan stir together brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup and salt.
Stir constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat and boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
Pour over popcorn mixture, stirring to coat well.
Bake in 250\u00b0 oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Cool, stirring occasionally, to prevent sticking.
Store in tightly covered container.
Makes 1 3/4 pounds.