Description
Indulge in the sweet, crunchy delight of Praline Popcorn with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for snacking or as a homemade gift, this caramel-coated popcorn with pecans is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn:
- 10 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup kernels)
Praline Mix:
- 1 cup pecan halves or chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet.
- Mix Popcorn and Pecans: Combine popcorn and pecans in a large bowl.
- Make Caramel: Melt butter in a saucepan, add sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Boil without stirring, then add baking soda and vanilla.
- Coat Popcorn: Pour caramel over popcorn and pecans, toss to coat, and spread on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool to crisp, then break into clusters.
Notes
- For a saltier-sweet version, sprinkle with flaky sea salt after baking.
- Package in treat bags or tins for a great homemade gift.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
