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grandma tieskotter's microwave popcorn

Recipe by
Kelli Friedman
Summerville, SC

From my mother-in-law, Maxine: "Mom started making this on Saturday afternoon after we were married in 1976. I remember her covering the whole kitchen table and we would sit around the table eating and talking."

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For grandma tieskotter's microwave popcorn

  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 c
    karo syrup
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3 qt
    popcorn, popped

How To Make grandma tieskotter's microwave popcorn

  • 1
    Mix butter, brown sugar, Karo syrup, and salt.
  • 2
    Microwave mixture on high for 2 minutes.
  • 3
    Remove and add baking soda.
  • 4
    Pour over 3 quarts air popped popcorn.
  • 5
    Microwave on high for 4 minutes stirring after each minute.
  • 6
    Dump out on wax paper and cool.
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