Ingredients
4 quarts popped popcorn2 cups dry roasted peanuts1-1/3 cups sugar1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar1 cup dark corn syrup1/2 cup water1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups candy corn
Preparation
Place popcorn and peanuts in large buttered heat-proof containers or bowls; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, corn syrup, water, butter and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 285° (soft-crack stage), stirring occasionally.
Pour over popcorn mixture; stir gently to coat. Stir in candy corn. Drop into bite-size pieces onto waxed paper. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
