Oven Made Caramel Corn

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 qt. freshly popped corn (about 1 c. unpopped)
  • 1 c. dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 c. pecan halves or pieces
  • 1 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine popped corn, roasted peanuts and pecans in a large roasting pan.
  2. 2
    Melt butter in a large saucepan; stir in sugars, corn syrup and salt.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil; boil 5 minutes, stir often (temperature will be about 244°).
  4. 4
    Remove from heat; stir in soda. Pour sugar mixture over popped corn and nuts; stir well.
  5. 5
    Bake at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  6. 6
    Cool.
  7. 7
    Store in an airtight container.
  8. 8
    Yields 6 quarts.

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