Sunday, September 11, 2011

Big Batch of Homemade Caramel Corn

I like to make this durin the holidays, makes great gifts and of course I keep plenty for my family!
 
1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 tsp. each salt, vanilla, baking soda
6 qt. popped, unflavored popcorn
2 cups unsalted peanuts or mixed nuts
       Heat oven to 250ºF .  Melt butter; stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.  Bring to boil stirring constantly.  Boil without stirring 5 minutes.  Remove from heat, stir in baking soda and vanilla.  Gradually pour over popped corn, mixing well.  Turn onto 2 large cookie sheets. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.  Remove from oven and cool completely.  Break apart and enjoy.  Makes 5 qt. caramel corn.

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