Microwave Caramel Corn

This is a super quick recipe that tastes like it took hours to make.This makes for a caramel corn with a great crunchy glaze and it only gets sticky if it gets condensation on it so make sure it thoroughly cook before you bag it.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 3 1/2 quarts

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 quarts  popped corn
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup light corn syrup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Blend the last 4 ingredients on high for 30 seconds, stir, bring to a full boil - cooking approx 2 minutes. Then stir in the baking soda until well dissolved.
2. Put the popcorn in a large paper grocery bag, add nuts if desired. Pour the syrup over the popcorn in the bag, roll up bag and shake. Microwave 1 1/2 minutes. Shake then place on a cookie sheet to cool.