Caramel Pecan Popcorn Recipe

Mix up a batch of this caramel pecan popcorn (say that 5 times fast) for an outrageous snack that is sure to impress. Easy, quick, tasty and popcorntacular!

Recipe Ingredients:

10 cups warm freshly popped popcorn

2 cups pecan pieces, roasted

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

salt to taste

Recipe Directions:

Prepare - Lightly grease baking sheet pan; mix freshly popped popcorn with pecans on sheet. Set aside.

Caramel - Whisk together in a pan the sugar, butter and corn syrup over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high; boil, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 255°F (124°C) about four minutes. Remove pan from heat and then stir in vanilla, salt and baking soda.

Combine - Slowly pour the caramel mixture over popcorn and pecans, stirring lightly to mix. Let cool completely. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.)

See Caramel Popcorn in Action!

Bypass the Carmel Pecan Popcorn Recipe and buy a batch of Sweet Georgia Pecan Gourmet Popcorn instead!