FRUITY BAKED POPCORN

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove all unpopped kernels from popcorn.

2. 2

   In a 17 x 12 x 2-inch baking pan, combine popcorn, cherries and pecans.

3. 3

   In a 1 1/2 quart saucepan, combine sugar, butter and corn syrup.

4. 4

   Cook and stir over medium heat until butter melts and mixture comes to boiling.

5. 5

   Cook over low heat 5 minutes more.

6. 6

   Remove from heat.

7. 7

   Stir in baking soda and vanilla extract.

8. 8

   Pour mixture over popcorn; gently stir to coat popcorn mixture.

9. 9

   Bake at 300ºF for 15 minutes; stir.

10. 10

    Bake 5 to 10 minutes more.

11. 11

    Remove corn mixture to a large bowl.