Caramel Popcorn

This was my grandmothers recipe. The popcorn makes a nice gift.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 5 Quarts

Ingredients

• 6  quarts  popped popcorn
• 1  cup margarine or 1  cup butter, melted
• 2  cups  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup corn syrup
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Bring all ingredients, except popcorn, to a boil stirring constantly.
2. Boil five minutes without stirring.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Add 1 tsp. vanilla
5. 1/2 t. baking soda
6. Stir well.
7. Add to popped corn and stir until well coated.
8. Put into shallow pans and bake at 250 for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
9. Let cool completely.
10. Break up and store in air tight container.