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Nutty Orange Popcorn

Nutty orange popcorn is baked with peanuts or cashews, honey, orange peel and nutmeg, then mixed with raisins. Makes 14 snack servings.

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Sara Noel
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Nutty Orange Popcorn

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Baked popcorn with peanuts or cashews, honey, orange peel, nutmeg and raisins. A crunchy snack that keeps for several days or freezes.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
CourseSnack
CuisineAmerican
Servings14 servings
Calories163
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1 cup peanuts or cashews
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon orange peel shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Directions
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  2. Place the popped popcorn and nuts in a large baking pan.
  3. Stir together the melted butter, honey, orange peel, and nutmeg.
  4. Pour over the popcorn and toss well.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  6. Stir in the raisins and let cool.
  7. Break into pieces and serve.

Notes

Airtight at room temperature in a cool, dry place up to 5 days; or freeze up to 1 month and bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 32g | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 5.7g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.9mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 14 servings; popped popcorn counted as air-popped popcorn, peanuts or cashews (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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