Honey and Spice Crunch

Submitted by Maryland Jim

"Another recipe from Southern Living. Very nice for entertaining and parties."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 3 quarts

ingredients

• 3 quarts popped corn
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 1⁄4 cup light corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup dried fruit, bits (2 (0.9 oz)

directions

1. Pour popcorn into a bowl coated with cooking spray, set aside.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in honey and next 3 ingredients . Bring to a boil over medium heat; stirring constantly. Boil; without stirring, 7 minutes or until candy thermometer registers 250°F.
3. Remove from heat . Stir in cinnamon, soda, and vanilla, pour over popcorn, stirring to coat. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 15X10 inch jellyroll pan.
4. Bake at 250 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden, stirring every 5 minutes. Stir in dried fruit; cool. Serve in airtight containers.