grandma tieskotter's microwave popcorn

21 Pinches
Summerville, SC
Updated on Jul 17, 2015

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."

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

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup karo syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 quarts popcorn, popped

How To Make grandma tieskotter's microwave popcorn

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

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