Popcorn Almond Brittle

• 6 cups popped popcorn
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup each red and green candied cherries, chopped
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, combine the popcorn, almonds and cherries. Bake at 350u0b0 for 10 minutes. Turn oven off and keep mixture warm in the oven.
2. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt; cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 305u0b0-310u0b0 (hard-crack stage).
3. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently. Spread onto a greased
4. . When cool, break into small pieces.

popcorn, almonds, sugar, corn syrup, water, salt, butter, vanilla

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/popcorn-almond-brittle/ (may not work)