Sea Salt Caramel Popcorn

• popped popcorn (freshly popped without butter)2 quarts
• pecan halves↗1 1⁄2 cups
• almonds↗1⁄2 cup
• sugar↗1 1⁄3 cups
• butter (2 sticks)↗1 cup

  2 sticks

• light corn syrup↗1⁄2 cup
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• coarse sea salt↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Line a large (17-by-12-inch), rimmed baking pan with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray; set aside. Spray a large bowl (not plastic) with cooking spray and place popcorn and nuts in it.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Clip on a candy thermometer and boil, stirring occasionally, until temperature reaches 290 F (about 15 minutes). Remove candy thermometer and stir in vanilla.

3. 3

   Pour mixture over popcorn and stir to coat well.

4. 4

   Spread popcorn mixture in an even layer into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with sea salt. Let cool completely before breaking into pieces to serve. Store in an airtight container.