Ingredients

• 10 cups plain popcorn, popped
• 2 cups mixed nuts, such as pecans, walnuts and almonds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Nonstick spray, for greasing
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup

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Instructions

1. Combine the popcorn, mixed nuts, salt, paprika and cayenne pepper in large serving bowl.
2. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with nonstick spray.
3. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in the maple syrup and continue cooking until the mixture reads 275 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 15 minutes.
4. Carefully pour the mixture over the popcorn and nuts. Toss, using a spoon that has been coated in nonstick spray, to coat the popcorn evenly with syrup. Allow the popcorn to cool before serving