Microwave Caramel Corn

Name: Microwave Caramel Corn
Ingredients: 3 qt. popped corn; 1/2 c. peanuts; 1 c. packed brown sugar; 1/2 c. butter; 1/4 c. light corn syrup; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda (added later)

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3 qt. popped corn
1/2 c. peanuts
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda (added later)

Directions

1

Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in a 2-quart glass bowl.
2

Microwave on High setting 3 to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute until mixture comes to a boil.
3

Microwave 2 more minutes; stir in baking soda.
4

Pour syrup mixture over popped corn and peanuts in paper bag; shake well.
5

Microwave on High setting for 1 1/2 minutes.
6

Shake bag well.
7

Repeat microwave and shake steps.
8

Pour caramelized popcorn into large roasting pan.
9

Cool and stir to separate caramel corn kernels.