Caramel Heaven

Of every recipe ever given to me, I am most grateful for this one. I am happy to share it with you. I can also quit fretting that I will loose the slip of paper it was written on 10 yrs. ago, and find it on my favourite recipe site.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 1 large roaster

Ingredients

• 2  cups salted butter
• 2 1⁄2 cups white sugar
• 1  cup white corn syrup
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄4 cups  unpopped popcorn
• 3  cups  whole almonds

Directions

1. You will need a large roaster, sprayed with Pam.
2. Pop the corn, transfer into roaster with your hands, shaking out the unpopped kernels.
3. Stir in the nuts.
4. Place the butter in a large heavy pot over medium high heat.
5. When it is almost melted, add the sugar and syrup.
6. Stir constantly to dissolve the sugar, then often to avoid scorching.
7. When it reaches a boil, set timer for 5 minutes.
8. When it has finished boiling, stir in the vanilla.
9. Pour over the popcorn/nut mixture in the roast pan.
10. Mix well, then stir about every 10 minutes til cool.
11. Optional: You can substiture mixed nuts or walnuts if you desire.
12. Makes a nice hostess gift.