Maple Pecan Popcorn

• 1 cup pecans (3 1/2 oz), toasted and coarsely choppedpecan
• About 8 cups plain popcornpopcorn
• 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butterbutter
• 1 1/2 cups pure maple syrupmaple-syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon saltsalt
• a candy thermometer

1. 01Toss together pecans and popcorn in a large bowl.
2. 02Line a large shallow baking pan with foil, then lightly oil foil and a wooden spoon.
3. 03Melt butter in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat. Add syrup and salt, then boil, without stirring, until mixture registers 300°F on thermometer, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. 04Pour syrup over pecans and popcorn, stirring briskly with oiled spoon to coat. Immediately spread popcorn in baking pan. Cool completely, then break into bite-size pieces.

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