Caramel Crunch Popcorn
Servings 6 people
Calories 281kcal
Ingredients
- 5-6 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup whole almonds, toasted
- 1 cup dried cherries or other dried fruit
- 3/4 teaspoon ancho or other chile powder or sweet-hot paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup natural cane sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Place popcorn, almonds, and dried fruit in large stainless-steel bowl. Combine spices in a small bowl and place next to stovetop.
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until sugar starts to turn a deep-brown color, about 25 minutes. Caution: Liquid is extremely hot!
- Quickly stir in spices and then pour caramel over popcorn, stirring quickly but carefully to combine. Once cooled, place in decorative bags and tie with ribbon.
Notes
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PER SERVING (1 cup): 281 cal, 9g fat (6g mono, 2g poly, 1g sat), 0mg chol, 5g protein, 36g carb, 3g fiber, 76mg sodium
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 76mg | Fiber: 3g