Sweet & Spicy Popcorn

It's finally feeling like fall around here! This carmel type popcorn is great for giving to friends for a Halloween treat! It's lightly spicy and very light.

Sweet & Spicy Popcorn Bake @ 250 in parchment lined pans

4 T. vegetable oil

1 cup popcorn kernels

1 cup salted peanuts (or mixed nuts)

1 stick unsalted butter

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup light corn syrup

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

Pop the corn in the oil (in 2 batches, use half of oil for each batch). Place popped corn in large bowls (I use two) mixed with the nuts of your choice.

Combine butter, sugar, & corn syrup in saucepan & place on medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until sugar has dissolved. Increase heat to medium high & cook, without stirring, until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Swirl the pot occasionally.

Remove mixture from heat & quickly stir in salt & cayenne. Immediately pour over popcorn/peanuts & stir to mix well. Divide mixture evenly between your baking pans. Bake 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Let cool while on pans, break apart into clusters. Stores well for about a week in an air tight container.

Happy Halloween!

Janet