Oven Caramel Corn

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together the sugar, syrup, margarine and salt.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil; turn heat down and simmer 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and add butter flavoring and soda; mix well.
4. 4
   It will look odd (that's okay), but stir thoroughly.
5. 5
   Pour over popped corn in a large roasting pan.
6. 6
   Roasted, unsalted almonds can be mixed in, if desired, at this point.
7. 7
   Sit together well, then bake at 250° for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring well every 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Serve warm or cool.
9. 9
   Store well (if hidden) in lidded, plastic container.