Midway Caramel Corn

7 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. popcorn kernels, popped to make 5 qt. (20 c.)
  • 1 c. butter or margarine
  • 2 c. brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 c. light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 c. toasted nuts, optional

Directions

  1. 1
    Pop corn and keep warm in large roasting pan in oven.
  2. 2
    (I spray lightly with Pam.)
  3. 3
    Combine remaining ingredients, except soda and nuts in 2-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  4. 4
    Stir until brown sugar dissolves, then continue to boil to soft ball stage (234° to 235°).
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and stir in soda.
  6. 6
    Pour hot syrup over popped corn and nuts, stirring to combine well.
  7. 7
    Return to preheated 250° oven for 15 minutes.
  8. 8
    Stir corn and repeat heating and stirring two more times.
  9. 9
    Cool thoroughly on brown paper sack. Store in airtight containers in cool place.
  10. 10
    Makes about 5 quarts.

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