Caramel Popcorn
(from fearama’s recipe box)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Serves 20 people
Categories: Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 quarts popped popcorn
Directions
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Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (95 degrees C).
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Place popcorn in a very large bowl.
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring 4 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in soda and vanilla.
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Pour in a thin stream over popcorn, stirring to coat.
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Place in two large shallow baking dishes and bake in preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour.
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Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.