Caramel Corn

Directions

1. 1
   Spread popcorn out in a 17 x 12 x 2-inch baking pan; set aside.
2. 2
   For caramel mixture, in a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup and the salt.
3. 3
   Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture starts to boil.
4. 4
   Continue cooking for 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove caramel mixture from
6. 6
   heat; pour over popcorn.
7. 7
   Toss quickly to coat.
8. 8
   Bake the caramel-coated popcorn in a 300° oven for 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Stir popcorn.
10. 10
    Return to oven; bake 5 to 10 minutes more, or until well coated.
11. 11
    Gently stir in the peanuts, if desired.
12. 12
    Turn caramel popcorn out onto foil. Cool; break up into 1-inch pieces.
13. 13
    Store in the Tupperware cereal storer.
14. 14
    Makes about 10 cups.