old-fashioned caramel corn

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The Dalles, OR
Updated on Oct 18, 2013

This is my secret recipe. It's rich and buttery, and it makes Jack hang his head ;)

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield a crowd

Ingredients

  • 24-30 cups popped popcorn
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

How To Make old-fashioned caramel corn

  • Step 1
    Pop popcorn. Dump each batch into a large enamel roasting pan (turkey size) that has been treated with food release spray.
  • Step 2
    In a heavy 3 qt. saucepan melt the butter with the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Over medium heat bring the sauce to a hard, rolling boil. Boil 5 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Quickly stir in baking soda -- caramel will foam up.
  • Step 4
    Immediately pour the caramel over the popcorn. Mix carefully and thoroughly, until all kernels are coated.
  • Step 5
    Bake at 200* for 1 hour, stirring well every 15 minutes. If you like, you can stir in nuts at the last 15 min. Remove from oven. Cool and serve.
  • Step 6
    NOTES: You may use light or dark brown sugar, and light or dark corn syrup -- it changes the flavor, so experiment to find your favorite combination :) Store in another room -- it's hard to stop eating it!

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Category: Popcorn
Keyword: #Party
Keyword: #caramel
Keyword: #popcorn
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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