Ingredients

6

cups popped popcorn

1/2

cup toasted slivered almonds, if desired

3/4

cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2

cup butter

2

tablespoons water

2

tablespoons light corn syrup

1/8

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

Heat oven to 250°F. Spread popcorn in ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Sprinkle almonds over popcorn.

In large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, water, corn syrup and salt; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in baking soda until well mixed. Immediately pour mixture over popcorn and almonds; toss until coated.

Bake at 250°F. for 15 minutes. Stir; bake an additional 15 minutes. Stir; bake 5 minutes. Immediately spread on foil or waxed paper. Cool 30 minutes before serving.