Caramel Corn Clusters

Ingredients

• ½ cup light corn syrup
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 1 candy thermometer
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ¹/₃ cup popcorn kernels
• + 2 more ingredients
• • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1½ cups light brown sugar

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 sh...

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