Score extra points when you serve this
candied popcorn, peanuts and raisin treat.
Touchdown Treat
- 4 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup unsalted cocktail peanuts
1 cup seedless raisins
1 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- In a large buttered bowl, combine popcorn,
peanuts and raisins. Keep warm.
- Combine honey, water and lemon juice in
a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir over medium heat until
mixture reaches 250°F (120°C), or hard ball stage on
a candy thermometer.
- Pour over popcorn; toss to mix thoroughly.
Turn onto a buttered jelly roll pan or large baking pan.
- Bake in a preheated 300°F (150°C)
oven for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Makes 4 quarts.
Recipe provided courtesy of The Popcorn Board.