Ingredients
- 5 cups air popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup from Canada
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 Tbsp butter or vegetable oil
Method
- Lightly butter or oil the inside of a bowl or casserole dish large enough to hold the popcorn. Butter a large mixing spoon. Set aside.
- Place maple syrup, in a heavy-bottomed, non-reactive saucepot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and continue boiling until the mixture reaches 236 degrees on a candy thermometer.
- Place popcorn and nuts in the mixing bowl and drizzle the hot caramel over the popcorn. Working quickly, stir with oiled spoon until all popcorn is coated with caramel.
- Cool and store in airtight containers or enjoy immediately!
