Caramel Almond Popcorn

• 10 cups warm freshly popped popcorn
• 2 cups whole unblanched almonds
• 1 14 cups packed brown sugar
• 12 cup unsalted butter
• 14 cup light corn syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 14 teaspoon baking soda

1. Mix together warm popcorn and almonds.
2. Spread on a large, well greased baking sheet.
3. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together the sugar, butter and corn syrup until the sugar dissolves.
4. Increase heat to high and boil without stirring until candy thermometer registers hard-ball stage of 255F (124C)or until 1/2 tsp syrup dropped into very cold water forms a rigid ball that is still a little pliable (about 4 minutes).
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add in the vanilla and baking soda and stir until well combined.
7. Slowly pour over popcorn/almond mixture while stirring gently to coat.
8. Let cool.

popcorn, almonds, brown sugar, unsalted butter, light corn syrup, vanilla, baking soda

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/caramel-almond-popcorn-336432 (may not work)