Caramel Almond Popcorn

Ingredients

• 10 cups warm freshly popped popcorn
• 2 cups whole unblanched almonds
• 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together warm popcorn and almonds.

2. 2

   Spread on a large, well greased baking sheet.

3. 3

   In a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together the sugar, butter and corn syrup until the sugar dissolves.

4. 4

   Increase heat to high and boil without stirring until candy thermometer registers hard-ball stage of 255F (124C)or until 1/2 tsp syrup dropped into very cold water forms a rigid ball that is still a little pliable (about 4 minutes).

5. 5

   Remove from heat.

6. 6

   Add in the vanilla and baking soda and stir until well combined.

7. 7

   Slowly pour over popcorn/almond mixture while stirring gently to coat.

8. 8

   Let cool.