Spicy Caramel Popcorn

Name: Spicy Caramel Popcorn
Yield: Makes about 3½ quarts
Ingredients: 10 cups, popped popcorn; 1 1/4 cups, granulated sugar; 1/2 cup, water; 1/3 cup, light corn syrup; 6 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon, salt; 1/2 teaspoon, baking soda; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon, cayenne pepper; 2/3 cup, smoked almonds, chopped coarse

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By Lan Lam ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2018

Whether you've been burned by caramel in the past or have questions to sort out before making your first batch, we're here to help.

SERVES Makes about 3½ quarts

TIME 45 minutes

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