Caramel Corn

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300°.
2. 2
   Generously grease 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Blend sugar, corn syrup, Crisco and vanilla in large saucepan.
5. 5
   Cook on medium-high heat about 2 minutes or until light and foamy, stirring constantly.
6. 6
   Remove from heat; add popcorn, tossing to coat.
7. 7
   Stir in peanuts.
8. 8
   Spread in greased baking pan.
9. 9
   Bake at 300° for 8 minutes.
10. 10
    Use pancake turner to push popcorn from bottom of pan.
11. 11
    Turn and stir well.
12. 12
    Return to oven for 7 additional minutes.
13. 13
    Use turner again to turn and stir. Cool in pan.
14. 14
    Break into bite-size pieces.
15. 15
    Store in covered container.