Popcorn Trail Mix

Popcorn Trail Mix

8 cups popcorn

1/2 C. salted pumpkin seeds

1/2 C. dried cranberries or raisins

1/2 C. banana chips; broken into pieces

1-1/2 C. sugar

1/2 C. corn syrup

1/4 C. water

1/4 C. butter

1 t. vanilla

In large buttered bowl, combine first 4 ingredients; set aside.

In medium saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil. Cook, covered 3 minutes. Uncover and cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches hard-ball stage (260 degrees F), 4-5 minutes.

Add butter and vanilla; cook, stirring 1 minute. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss quickly to coat. Turn mixture out onto greased baking sheet and spread using buttered hands. Cool and break into pieces.