Caramel Cashew Crunch Popcorn

This Caramel Cashew Crunch Popcorn is the ideal balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy. Savor it now. This delightful confection is perfect for movie evenings, get-togethers, or just to satiate your appetite for snacks.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
• 1 cup cashews, roughly chopped
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 250F 120C

Pop popcorn kernels using preferred method and transfer to a large mixing bowl

Add chopped cashews and set aside

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt

Stir occasionally until mixture comes to a boil

Let boil without stirring for 4-5 minutes

Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla extract until well combined

Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and cashews, stirring quickly to coat evenly

Spread popcorn mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Bake in preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until popcorn is crispy and caramelized

Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into clusters

Enjoy your Caramel Cashew Crunch Popcorn