Illinois Caramel Corn - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
This snack unites salty and sweet in every heaping handful.
Ingredients
- 12 c. popped popcorn
- 1 1/2 c. Beer Nuts or shelled salted peanuts
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 c. packed light-brown sugar
- 1/3 c. light corn syrup
- Coarse salt
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place popcorn and nuts in a large bowl. Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Raise heat to high; bring to a boil without stirring. Cook until mixture reaches 248 degrees on a candy thermometer, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda.
- Add caramel to popcorn, and stir to coat. Transfer mixture to a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring twice. Remove from oven, and immediately sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Let cool. Break into clusters. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.
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