Whether it’s game day, a rustic wedding reception or a gift to take to a friends. This delicious maple popcorn will fit right in. Perfect for ANY occasion. Served in a rolled down brown lunch bag with a torn paper label held on by a cloths pin adds that special rustic touch.

Maple Popcorn

Name: Maple Popcorn
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 12 cups plain popped pop corn; 1-1/2 cups walnut halves; 1-1/2 cups pecan halves; 1-1/2 cups salted dry-roasted peanuts; 2 cups light brown sugar, packed; 1 cup butter; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Yield: Makes 16 Servings

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

12 cups plain popped pop corn
1-1/2 cups walnut halves
1-1/2 cups pecan halves
1-1/2 cups salted dry-roasted peanuts
2 cups light brown sugar, packed
1 cup butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine popcorn and nuts.
In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter and maple syrup, bring to a boil over medium heat.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Add baking soda, salt and vanilla, stirring to combine.
Pour syrup over popcorn mixture.
Stir to completely coat.
Pour into the prepared baking sheet.
Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Dump onto a foil lined surface.
Let cool completely, and break into pieces.
Store in an air tight container up to 5 days.