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Maple Pecan Popcorn

Maple Pecan Popcorn
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It's amazing how the addition of a couple of carefully chosen ingredients can transform an old favorite into something new and exciting. Toasted chopped pecans and pure maple syrup turn ordinary popcorn into a sweet and savory snack in this recipe from Gourmet Holiday. Click here to see 12 Ways to Spice Up Popcorn.
Servings
10
servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped coarsely
  • 8 cup popped plain popcorn
  • cooking spray
  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/5 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
  1. Toss the pecans and popcorn in a large bowl. Line a large shallow baking pan with foil, then lightly oil the foil and a wooden spoon. Melt the butter in a 1- to 1 ½-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the syrup and salt, then boil, without stirring, until the mixture registers 300 degrees on a candy thermometer, 15-20 minutes.
  2. Pour the syrup over the pecans and popcorn, stirring briskly with the oiled spoon to coat. Immediately spread the popcorn in a baking pan. Cool completely then break into bite-sized pieces.
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