Cinnamon Candy Corn

Submitted by Kristenblakley

"I had this recipe hand written by mom for years. I finally made it and my husband and daughter absolutely loved it."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 1 batch

ingredients

• 7 quarts air popped popcorn
• 1 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 9 ounces red-hot candies (a generous cup)

directions

1. Keep popped popcorn warm in 250 degree oven.
2. In a medium saucepan melt butter.
3. Add corn syrup, Red Hots, and 1 tsp cinnamon.
4. Bring to a boil over medium heat.Stir constantly.
5. Boil for 5 minutes.
6. Spray turkey roaster with cooking spray, place warm popped corn in and slowly pour over popped corn, mixing thoroughly.
7. Bake for 1 hour stirring at 15 minute intervals.
8. Cool and store in covered container.