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    Oct 05, 2021 4 minutes

    SPICY CARAMEL POPCORN

    SERVES 12 (MAKES ABOUT 3½ QUARTS)

    TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES

    If you’re using salted popcorn, decrease the salt to ¼ teaspoon. For spicier popcorn, use the greater amount of cayenne pepper. Salted roasted almonds can be used in place of the salted smoked almonds, if desired.

    10 cups popped popcorn
    1¼ cups (8¾ ounces) sugar
    ½ cup water
    ⅓ cup light corn syrup
    6 tablespoons unsalted butter
    ½ teaspoon table salt
    ⅛–¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    ½ teaspoon baking soda
    ⅔ cup salted smoked almonds, chopped coarse

    STORE IN: Airtight containers

    KEEPS FOR: Two months

    Lightly spray large bowl and rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil spray. Place popcorn in prepared bowl. Bring sugar, water, and corn syrup to boil in medium

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