Vermont Maple Almond Popcorn

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Vermont Maple Almond Popcorn

Prep Time:10 minutes

Cook Time:20 minutes

Total Time:30 minutes

A deliciously sweet and crunchy snack!

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Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter, plus extra to coat the bowl
• 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup pure Vermont maple syrup
• dash of salt
• oil for popping

Directions:

1. Coat a very large bowl with butter.
2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
3. Pop popcorn in oil on the stove top in a heavy pan with a tight fitting lid.
4. Pour the popcorn and slivered almonds into the buttered bowl.
5. In a medium pan, melt butter. Add the Vermont maple syrup and a dash of salt. Over medium heat, bring this to a boil. Lower the heat and keep at a soft boil until a candy thermometer reads 300F (about 15 minutes). Stir constantly.
6. Pour the maple syrup over the popcorn & slivered almonds and mix very well.
7. Spread the popcorn mixture onto the parchment paper. Let cool completely. Break apart and store in a covered bowl for 4 or 5 days.