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Pecan Praline Popcorn Treats

By Andrea Albin

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Pecan Praline Popcorn TreatsRoland Bello

Though nuts plus popcorn is a classic, these treats are a far cry from Cracker Jack.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
8 cups plain popped popcorn

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Oil a 9-inch square baking pan.

    Step 2

    Heat sugar in a dry 4-to 5-quart wide heavy pot over medium heat, stirring with a fork to heat sugar evenly, until it starts to melt. Stop stirring and cook, swirling pot occasionally so sugar melts evenly, until it is a deep golden caramel. Reduce heat to low. Stir in butter, pecans, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. When butter is almost melted, add popcorn and stir to coat.

    Step 3

    Quickly press mixture into baking pan with a spatula. Cool completely. Cut or break into pieces.

TagsCandyDessertPecanNutSnackGluten FreeEasyGourmet

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