Caramel Popcorn with Mixed Nuts

Try this holiday favorite all year long and enjoy the nutty, vanilla flavor this snack boasts.
4.07 from 16 votes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 3 quarts popped popcorn
  • 3 cups Nature's Eats Dry Roasted Nuts, Unsalted
  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • ½ cup light or dark corn syrup
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 250°F. In a large roasting pan combine the popcorn and Nature's Eats Dry Roasted Nuts. Place in the oven while preparing glaze.
  • In a medium saucepan combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Bring to a full boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue to boil for 4 minutes without stirring.
  • Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla, then pour over the warm popcorn and nuts, tossing to coat well.
  • Bake another 60 minutes, stirring freqently, about every 10 minutes. Cool and break apart. Store in an airtight container.