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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 6 cups white popcorn, popped
- 1¼ cup dried apples, chopped
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light corn syrup
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- green food coloring
- 4 popsicle sticks
- 14oz caramels {the kind you need to unwrap}
- 2 tablespoons milk
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 200g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 953 | |
| Calories from Fat 425 | 45% |
| Total Fat 48.03g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat 10.39g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 11.2g | |
| Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium 1356mg | 56% |
| Potassium 505mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 118.42g | 32% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.2g | 47% |
| Sugars 45.04g | 30% |
| Protein 16.64g | 27% |
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