Cashew Caramel Corn

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My grandma used to make this long ago, usually around Halloween, and we would roll it into balls.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 5 quarts popped popcorn

  • 2 cups unsalted cashews

  • 2 cups packed brown sugar

  • ½ cup light corn syrup

  • 1 cup unsalted butter

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).

  2. Mix popcorn and cashews together in a large roasting pan.

  3. Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt, and cream of tartar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer inserted into the middle of the syrup, not touching the bottom, reads 260 degrees F (127 degrees C), 6 to 8 minutes.

  4. Remove syrup from heat; stir in baking soda. Pour over popcorn and cashews; stir to coat.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 20 minutes, until sugar mixture has baked and caramelized onto popcorn and cashews, about 1 hour. Spread cashew caramel corn onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to cool. If desired, form into balls while still warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

276 Calories
17g Fat
31g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 276
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 329mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 3g 5%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 113mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.