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2 c. brown sugar
½ c. light corn syrup
¼ c. pure maple
syrup
1 c. butter
½ tsp. cream
tartar (or baking soda)
1 tsp. vanilla
3-4 quarts
popcorn
1 ½ c. pecan halves or large pieces
1 ½ c. blanched
almonds
Combine nuts and
popcorn in very large pan. Set
aside. In medium saucepan, mix
sugar, syrups and butter. Cook
to hard-ball stage (254º).
Remove from heat and add vanilla and cream of tartar.
Pour over popcorn-nut mixture and stir until all is coated.
Pour on greased cookie sheet and bake at 300º for 30 minutes,
stirring several times. Cook and
break into pieces. Store in
airtight container in refrigerator as it will become sticky if kept at room
temperature.
Dogs that are able to be carried at all times may come into the museum.
Service animals are
always welcome.
735 Front Street
P.O. Box 2212
Leavenworth, WA 98826
(509) 548-4573
MUSEUM HOURS
11:00PM - 5:00PM Daily
We suggest visitors arrive at the museum at least 30 minutes before closing.
"To foster and encourage the interest of the general public of the importance of nuts in the diets of humans throughout history and in the evolution of the nutcracker. No other tool or collectible has shown such a wide diversity of material and design as the implements used to crack the hard shell of a nut".
Adults - $5.00 (Ages 17 - 64yrs)
Seniors - $3.50
(Age 65yrs +)
Youth - $2.00 (Ages 6 - 16yrs)
Child - FREE (Ages 0 - 5yrs)
Active
Military - FREE (Spouse & Children Free with ID)