Halloween Popcorn Grunch

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 ts 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 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. Source: Vancouver Sun Oct 2694 From the collection of Karen Deck