Praline Popcorn Crunch

My mom used to make this around Christmas time. I also remember submitting it to the 4-H fair and getting a blue ribbon ;-)

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 14 cups

Ingredients

• 10  cups  popcorn
• 1 1⁄2 cups whole pecans
• 1⁄2 cup  almonds (slivered)
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1  cup margarine or 1  cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup  praline liqueur
• 1⁄4 cup light corn syrup
• 1  tablespoon  praline liqueur
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Butter baking sheet and large bowl.
2. Toast pecans and almonds until light brown.
3. Combine popped corn and nuts in a large bowl.
4. Heat sugar, butter, 1/4 cup Praline liqueur and corn syrup in a heavy 2 quart saucepan.
5. Stir over medium high heat, to 275~, or until soft crack stage.
6. Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbls. Praline liqueur and salt.
7. Pour over the popcorn and nuts.
8. Mix and spread immediately on baking sheet.
9. Let stand 1 hour. Break into bite sized pieces.