old-fashioned caramel corn

How To Make old-fashioned caramel corn

• 1

  Pop popcorn. Dump each batch into a large enamel roasting pan (turkey size) that has been treated with food release spray.
• 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.
• 3

  Quickly stir in baking soda -- caramel will foam up.
• 4

  Immediately pour the caramel over the popcorn. Mix carefully and thoroughly, until all kernels are coated.
• 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.
• 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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