Nutty and Nice Crunchy Caramel Popcorn Recipe

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Nutty and Nice Crunchy Caramel Popcorn
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Ingredients:

  • 6 cups popped corn
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp minced gingerroot
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 250ºF.
  2. Combine popcorn and nuts in large bowl. Set aside.
  3. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Stir in sugar, corn syrup and salt.
  5. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly then boil gently without stirring for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in ginger root and baking soda.
  7. Pour over popcorn mixture.
  8. Toss to coat evenly and turn onto a large roast pan or baking sheet.
  9. Bake in centre of preheated oven, stirring occasionally, for 35 to 40 minutes or until crisp and caramel coloured.
  10. Turn out onto waxed paper-lined tray.
  11. Cool completely and break into pieces.
  12. Store in tightly covered container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 285.17 Kcal (1194 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.53g 29%
Cholesterol 10.07mg 3%
Sodium 82.77mg 3%
Potassium 280.96mg 6%
Total Carbs 29.72g 10%
Sugars 16.33g 65%
Dietary Fiber 3.63g 15%
Protein 4.99g 10%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 7%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 27.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 281.76 Kcal (1180 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.3g 29%
Cholesterol 9.95mg 3%
Sodium 81.78mg 3%
Potassium 277.59mg 6%
Total Carbs 29.37g 10%
Sugars 16.14g 65%
Dietary Fiber 3.58g 15%
Protein 4.93g 10%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 7%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 26.7mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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