Baked Caramel Popcorn

Submitted by PICCO

"No need for the candy thermometer with this recipe. My family loves this recipe, I usually only make it as a treat for Christmas. Easy to make"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 25

ingredients

• 1 cup margarine
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 24 cups popped popcorn (makes a big roaster full)

directions

1. Melt butter, stir in syrup, brown sugar and salt.*.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring.
3. constantly, important to dissolve sugar.
4. Boil without stirring for 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and soda.
6. Pour over popcorn in roaster and stir to coat evenly.
7. Bake in 200° oven for 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
9. Store in airtight container.
10. *Put ingredients in a large pot, when you add the baking soda at the end, it will foam up.

Reviews

[christinacampmans]

If you are looking for the perfect caramel corn you have found it. What a great recipe, thank you Picco.

 

[crafting.fun2]

Was easy to make. I added toasted pecans to the caramel just before pouring over popcorn. Everyone enjoyed it.