Cherry Almond Popcorn Clusters |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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These are so good and great this time of year. My mother made these for us when we were kids and we all loved them. I now make them for all the kids in the neighborhood and family and everyone goes nuts over it. Read more . I have also used candied pineapple, but it doesn't work as well as the cherries. Ingredients:
5 quarts popped popcorn unsalted |
2 cups granulated sugar |
1-1/2 cups water |
1/2 cup light corn syrup |
1 teaspoon vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
1 cup red glace cherries cut in quarters |
1/2 cup toasted blanched whole almonds |
keep popcorn warm in a 300 degree oven. |
Directions:
1. In heavy medium saucepan combine sugar, water, corn syrup, vinegar and salt.
2. Bring to a boil then clip candy thermometer to pan and cook syrup to 250 and stir in extract.
3. Scatter cherries and almonds over the popcorn and slowly pour syrup over all.
4. Toss lightly to coat evenly then spread popcorn on buttered cookie sheet and cool.
5. Separate into clusters with a fork.
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