Sweet and Nutty Popcorn
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

A lightly spiced sugar syrup binds this snack mix. This appetizer or snack mix is lighter tasting and easier to make than caramel corn.


Sweet and Nutty Popcorn

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Servings: Makes 12 cups.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Related Categories: Party Appetizers, Snack Mix
 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/4  cups
    sugar
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  • 1/4  cup
    water
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  • 2  tablespoons
    butter
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    ground cinnamon
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  • 6  cups
    popped popcorn
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  • 2  cups
    bite-size wheat square cereal
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  • 1  cup
    salted cashews
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  • 1  cup
    golden raisins
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Directions
1.
Combine sugar, water, butter, and cinnamon in a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue to cook for 4 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Remove syrup from heat.
2.
Add the popcorn, cereal, cashews, and raisins to the syrup; stir quickly to coat all ingredients evenly. Spread coated popcorn mixture in a single layer on 1 or 2 large baking sheets lined with waxed paper or parchment paper. Cool completely. Break up any large pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Makes 12 cups.
Nutrition information
Calories 117, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 48 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Total Sugar 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 1%, Iron 7%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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