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Popcorn: Caramel Popcorn

Source of Recipe

Adapted from Karo Corn Syrup


List of Ingredients

12 c popcorn, air-popped
1 c brown sugar -- packed
1/2 c corn syrup, light
1/4 c reduced fat margarine -- melted
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract


Recipe

Preheat oven to 300�F. Place popped corn in oven while preparing caramel glaze. In medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, margarine, and salt. Cook ten minutes. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat. Without stirring, boil four minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla extract. Pour over warm popcorn; tossing to coat completely. Bake 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Turn popcorn mixture onto a large piece of foil. Cool completely. Break mixture into small pieces. Place in large bowl.

NOTES : Notes: For a different flavor add one cup of candy coated pieces, or peanuts or raisins. Fill a jar with caramel popcorn. Make two 2 x 3" calico bags using two different colors. Fill one with unpopped popcorn the other with caramels. Attach bags with homemade tag with recipe on it.