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Amish Caramel Corn Recipe

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Amish Caramel Corn is a delightful snack that combines the perfect crunch of popped corn with a rich, buttery caramel coating. This nostalgic treat is enhanced with slivered almonds, making it an irresistible choice for movie nights or festive gatherings. Easy to make and full of flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.

Ingredients

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  • 7 quarts plain popped corn
  • 2 cups slivered almonds (or dry roasted nuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, or pecans)
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt until combined and boiling. Remove from heat and mix in baking soda, vanilla extract, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  3. In a large bowl, combine popped corn and almonds. Pour caramel mixture over the popcorn and stir until fully coated.
  4. Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating.
  6. Remove from the oven and cool completely before breaking into pieces.

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