HAWAIIAN POPCORN SNACK 
Makes lots.

1 pkg. hull less popcorn (like Puf n Scrunch)
8 oz. dried apricots, snipped
1 (3 1/2 oz.) jar macadamia nuts (Phar Mor has these cheap)
1 c. dried pineapple wedges, snipped
1 c. shredded coconut
1/3 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. butter
2 tbsp. light corn syrup or 1 tsp. artificial brown sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In large bowl combine popcorn, apricots, nuts, pineapple and coconut. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat an boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour sugar mixture over popcorn and toss to coat thoroughly. Pour mixture (divide in half and do 1 batch at a time) into lightly greased jelly roll pan. Bake 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes (watch carefully, coconut tends to scorch). Repeat with other batch. Cool on waxed paper.

 

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