Sweet and Salty Popcorn Mix (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Ingredients:
cooking spray |
5 cups popcorn |
5 cups assorted japanese rice crackers (not fish flavor) |
1 1/2 cups cocktail peanuts |
1/2 cup sesame seeds |
1 1/2 cups wasabi peas |
1 cup packed dark brown sugar |
1/2 cup dark or light corn syrup |
1 stick unsalted butter |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Toss the popcorn, rice crackers, peanuts, sesame seeds and wasabi peas in a large bowl.
2. Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then cook, stirring, until thick, about 1 more minute. Remove from the heat. Carefully stir in the vanilla and baking soda (the caramel will bubble).
3. Pour the hot caramel over the popcorn mixture and stir with a metal spoon. (Don't worry if the caramel is too thick to coat the mix; it will melt in the oven.) Spread on the prepared baking sheets; bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until evenly coated, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
4. Photograph by Lisa Shin
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