Caramel Corn Clusters

== Description ==
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group
* Makes about 12 cups
== Ingredients ==
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* ⅓ cup popcorn kernels
* 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
* 1½ cups packed light brown sugar
* ½ cup light corn syrup
* ¾ teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon baking soda
* 1 cup salted peanuts (5 oz)
* special equipment: a candy thermometer
== Directions ==
# Heat oil with 3 kernels in a 3-quart heavy saucepan, covered, over moderate heat until 1 or 2 kernels pop.
# Remove lid and quickly add remaining kernels, then cook, covered, shaking pan frequently, until kernels stop popping, about 3 minutes.
# Remove from heat and uncover.
# Line bottom of a large shallow baking pan with foil.
# Lightly oil foil.
# Melt butter in a 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat.
# Add brown sugar and corn syrup and bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring, then boil, without stirring, until syrup registers 300°F on thermometer, 8 to 10 minutes.
# Remove pot from heat.
# Using a wooden spoon or a heatproof spatula, stir salt and baking soda into syrup, then quickly stir in peanuts and popcorn to coat.
# Immediately spread mixture in baking pan as thinly and evenly as possible.
# Cool completely, then break into bite-size pieces.
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