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Pecan Popcorn

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword brown sugar popcorn, homemade snack mix, microwave caramel popcorn, pecan popcorn
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Popcorn and pecan pieces coated in a buttery brown sugar syrup, microwaved until lightly toasted. Cool it, then store airtight for snacking or gifting.

Ingredients

  • 10 cups popped corn
  • 1 cup pecan pieces
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup butter or margarine
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • Place the popped corn in a 3-quart glass bowl and set aside.
  • In a 1-quart microwave-safe measuring cup, stir together the pecans, corn syrup, butter, and brown sugar.
  • Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring 3 times, until it thickens slightly.
  • Mix in the vanilla.
  • Pour over the popcorn and toss to coat.
  • Microwave on high for 4 to 5 more minutes, stirring about once a minute, until lightly toasted.
  • Let cool, stirring the whole time.
  • Keep in an airtight container.

Notes

Airtight at room temperature up to 1 week. Serve once the coating has cooled and set. If doubling or tripling, change pan size and adjust cook time.

Nutrition

Serving: 44g | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2.1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.6mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 10 servings; popped corn counted as air-popped popcorn, ¼ cup butter or margarine (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.