Caramel Popcorn

Submitted by Bruins Fan

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 5 Quarts

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 quarts popped popcorn

directions

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (95 degrees C).
2. Place popcorn in a very large bowl.
3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
4. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
5. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
6. Boil without stirring for 4 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla.
8. Pour in a thin stream over popcorn, stirring to coat.
9. Place in two shallow baking pans or dishes and bake in preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour.
10. If you like chewy popcorn, bake for less time.
11. Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.