Caramel Corn With Nuts

• popped popcorn10 cups
• packed brown sugar1 cup
• butter, cubed↗1⁄2 cup
• dark corn syrup↗1⁄4 cup
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• baking soda↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• mixed nuts1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside.

2. 2

   In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Cook and stir until candy thermometer reads 238* (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well; stir in nuts.

3. 3

   Transfer to two greased 13x9-inch baking pans. Bake at 200* for 45 minutes, stirring once. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers.