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Cranberry-Orange Caramel Corn

Cranberry-Orange Caramel Corn
Makes: 20 servings
Serving size: 1/2cup
Prep: 25 mins Bake: 275°F 30 mins
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Cranberry-Orange Caramel Corn
Ingredients
  • 12
    cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup kernels)
  • 1
    cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2
    cup whole almonds
  • 1/2
    cup butter
  • 1/2
    cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4
    cup light-colored corn syrup
  • 2
    tablespoons orange juice
  • 2
    teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2
    teaspoon baking soda
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. In a very large bowl combine the popped popcorn, cranberries, and almonds; set aside.

2. In a 2-quart saucepan cook and stir the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir in orange juice. Bring to boiling over medium heat. Boil at a moderate, steady rate for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam up).

3. Pour the syrup mixture over the popcorn mixture in bowl; stir to coat well. Transfer to a 15x10x1-inch baking pan or a shallow roasting pan. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring twice. Transfer caramel corn to a large sheet of greased heavy foil; cool. Makes 20 (1/2- cup) servings.

Nutrition Facts (Cranberry-Orange Caramel Corn)
  • Servings Per Recipe 20,
  • Calories 130,
  • Protein (gm) 1,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 17,
  • Fat, total (gm) 7,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 12,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 1,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 10,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 146,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 1,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 0,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 4,
  • Sodium (mg) 68,
  • Potassium (mg) 31,
  • Calcium (DV %) 20,
  • Iron (DV %) 0,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (6)
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dpdowning wrote:

I have made caramel corn many times and this recipe was just a waste of good ingredients! Most of the popcorn "melted" when I poured the syrup over it and the popcorn that didn't, got soggy in the oven while baking. This one is going in the garbage!

12/31/2010 01:43:48 PM Report Abuse
claudey1 wrote:

One thing that's unclear... do the almonds need to be raw, or roasted prior to assembling the caramel corn?

12/4/2010 08:46:29 PM Report Abuse
hufford1505 wrote:

Made two batches in one week. Delivered as treats to teachers before Thanksgiving. This is an easy, delicious, and impressive holiday recipe. Will be a new tradition in our house!

11/30/2010 01:55:02 PM Report Abuse
agendron9 wrote:

SOOOO Good! Made it for a Christmas Shopping night and everyone loved it! Easy to make and my kids love it too.

11/16/2010 05:24:27 PM Report Abuse
ukjan wrote:

This is a great recipe. Like vansicklefamily, this was the first time that I have made caramel corn and it was easy and great tasting. I plan to make this part of many seasonal get-togethers with family and friends.

10/26/2010 08:52:11 PM Report Abuse
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