Almond Popcorn Crunch Recipe

Ingredients for Almond Popcorn Crunch

• Granulated Sugar
• Brown Sugar
• Light Corn Syrup
• ¼ cup water
• Pinch of salt
• Whole Almonds
• Butter (for greasing bowl and baking sheet) + 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) butter for the candy
• Popped Popcorn

How to Make Almond Popcorn Crunch

1. Grease a large bowl with butter.
2. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, ¼ cup water, and a pinch of salt.
3. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 235°F (113°C).
4. Add 1 cup slivered almonds.
5. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches 250°F (121°C).
6. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches 295°F (146°C).
7. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) of butter until completely melted and incorporated into the syrup mixture.
8. Add half of the 6 cups popped popcorn to the greased bowl.
9. Pour the hot syrup mixture over the popcorn in the bowl, making sure to scrape up any syrup from the bottom of the saucepan.
10. Gently stir until the popcorn is evenly coated with the syrup and almonds.
11. Add the remaining popcorn to the bowl and stir until evenly coated.
12. Immediately pour the mixture onto a large, buttered baking sheet or marble surface.
13. Use a buttered fork to spread the mixture thinly and break it apart into smaller pieces while still warm.
14. Allow to cool completely before breaking into smaller pieces and storing in an airtight container.