Sweet and Smoky Popcorn and Nut Mix

Makes 12 cups
Time 45 min
Sweet and Smoky Popcorn and Nut Mix

A hint of smoky chipotle pepper gives this festive mix a spicy kick. It tastes like caramel corn but doesn't use corn syrup and can be made without any special tools. Package for gift giving with our downloadable gift tag.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    5 tablespoonsunsalted butter, plus more for the baking sheet
    8 cupspopped, unseasoned popcorn (about 1/3 cup kernels)
    2 cupsmixed nuts (almonds, pecans, cashews and/or walnuts)
    2/3 cupdark brown sugar
    1/4 cupmaple syrup
    1 teaspoonground chipotle powder
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt

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Method

Preheat the oven to 300°F.


Lightly butter 2 rimmed baking sheets.


Place popcorn and nuts in a large bowl and set aside.


In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.


Add sugar, maple syrup, chipotle and salt and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.


Boil 1 minute.


Remove from heat.


Slowly drizzle syrup over popcorn and nuts, folding constantly to coat evenly.


Place mixture on prepared baking sheets and bake until nuts and popcorn are golden, about 30 minutes, stirring several times and rotating baking sheets halfway through baking.


Let cool completely before serving or packaging.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

260

Total Fat

17g

Saturated Fat

4.5g

Cholesterol

15mg

Sodium

115mg

Total Carbohydrate

25g

Dietary Fiber

3g

Total Sugars

15g

Protein

5g

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