Yummy Christmas Treat

Christmas is just around the corner!! Today, I got busy making some homemade Caramel Crunch. I have used this recipe for several years and have had lots of good compliments on it. It's so easy to make.

Caramel Crunch

9 cups popped popcorn

9 cups Crispix Cereal (I have also used Corn Chex)

1 cup slivered almonds (I have also used sliced almonds)

1 cup butter (no substitutes), cubed

1/2 cup ligh corn syrup

2 cups packed brown sugar

1/2 tsp. baking soda

In a very large heatproof bowl, combine the popcorn, cereal, and almonds. In a saucepan, melt the butter; stir in the corn syrup and brown sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in baking soda. (Mixture will foam up and get lighter in color). Carefully pour over popcorn mixture; stir to coat evenly. Transfer to two 15-in. x 10-in x 1 in. baking pans coated with a nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 250 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight containers. Yield: about 4-1/2 quarts.