Caramel Apple Popcorn Mix
A delightful blend of caramel-coated popcorn, dried apples, and nuts, perfect for a cozy movie night snack for four.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 4 servings)Ingredients(scaled)
- 4 cups popped popcorn
- ½ cup dried apple slices, chopped
- ½ 1/2 cup mixed nuts (such as pecans or almonds)
- ½ 1/2 cup brown sugar
- ½ 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoons light corn syrup
- ½ 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ½ 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the popcorn, dried apples, and mixed nuts.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil and let it cook for 4 minutes without stirring.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will bubble up.
- Pour the caramel over the popcorn mix and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before breaking it into clusters.
- Serve and enjoy your caramel apple popcorn mix during your movie night!
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
| calories | 380 |
|---|---|
| protein | 5g |
| carbohydrates | 55g |
| fat | 18g |
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