Ingredients:
8 cups popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.5 cups halved pecans
Steps to Perfection:
Warm up the oven to 250°F (120°C). Prep a big baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
On medium heat, melt together brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a saucepan. Keep stirring until it starts boiling softly. Allow it to boil 4-5 minutes undisturbed.
Off the heat, whisk in baking soda and vanilla extract. Watch out for those bubbles!
In a spacious mixing bowl, combine popcorn and pecans. Drench them with the praline sauce, giving them a gentle mix.
Evenly spread the popcorn and pecans onto your baking sheet.
Pop it in the oven for about 35 minutes, giving it a gentle stir every 15 minutes.
Once out of the oven and the praline sets crispy, let it cool entirely on the sheet. It gets crunchier as it cools down!
When cool, snap the popcorn into delicious clusters and store away from air.
The Final Word:
Dive into the world of praline popcorn! Whether shared among friends or savored solo, its sweet, salty, and crunchy charm will always leave you craving just one more bite. Ready to impress? Grab your ingredients and whisk up your batch!
