Caramel Corn

Name: Caramel Corn
Ingredients: 6 qt. popped popcorn (3 bags microwave is same as 6 qt.); 2 sticks butter; 1/2 c. light or dark corn syrup; 1/2 tsp. soda; 2 c. light or dark brown sugar; 1 tsp. salt (omit if you use microwave popcorn); 1 tsp. vanilla

7 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

6 qt. popped popcorn (3 bags microwave is same as 6 qt.)
2 sticks butter
1/2 c. light or dark corn syrup
1/2 tsp. soda
2 c. light or dark brown sugar
1 tsp. salt (omit if you use microwave popcorn)
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

1

In a saucepan, melt oleo and stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
2

Allow to boil 5 minutes without stirring.
3

Remove from heat; stir in soda and vanilla.
4

Gradually pour over popcorn, mixing well.
5

Pour in buttered baking pan and bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
6

Remove from oven.
7

Cool completely.
8

Break apart and store in covered container.
9

(Be sure to separate popped corn from unpopped kernels.)
10

It's also best to use a large shallow pan or 2 (11 x 13 x 9-inch) cake pans.