Fall Time Caramel Corn
This is our families favorite caramel corn recipe from the Taste of Home 2000 Cookbook. You are absolutely going to love it. Be prepared; it is very addictive.
Ingredients
- 6 quarts popped popcorn
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Place popcorn in a large bolw and set aside. TIP: use two large bowls.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt; brong to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla and baking soda; mix well.
- Pour over popcorn and stir until well-coated.
- Pour into two greased 13 in. x 9 in. x 2 in. baking pans.
- Bake uncovered at 250 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool completely.
- Store in airtight containers or plastic bags.