old-fashioned caramel corn
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
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Step 1Pop popcorn. Dump each batch into a large enamel roasting pan (turkey size) that has been treated with food release spray.
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Step 2In 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.
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Step 3Quickly stir in baking soda -- caramel will foam up.
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Step 4Immediately pour the caramel over the popcorn. Mix carefully and thoroughly, until all kernels are coated.
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Step 5Bake 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.
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Step 6NOTES: 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
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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