Caramel Nut Popcorn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 qt. popcorn, popped
1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. peanuts

Preparation

Spread popcorn and nuts in a large shallow pan and place in preheated 250\u00b0 oven.
Combine butter, brown sugar, syrup and salt in saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves.
Boil until mixture reaches 248\u00b0 (firm ball stage), about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in soda.
Pour mixture over corn and nuts, stirring gently to coat.
Return glazed popcorn and nut mixture to oven and bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
When cooled, pack in airtight tins.
Makes slightly more than 2 1/2 quarts crunch.