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Caramel
Popcorn
Kay was the "Candy Lady" in our neighborhood. Every year at Christmas, she would gift large bags of this delicious caramel popcorn to everyone.
Servings: 8-10
Total Time: 60 minutes, including baking time.
Ingredients:
2 bags of microwave popcorn, popped
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 cup corn syrup
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1 cup brown sugar
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1/2 t. salt
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1/2 t. baking soda
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1 t. vanilla
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Directions:
Heat oven to 250 degrees F. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Pour popped popcorn on cookie sheet and place in oven to keep warm.
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Heat butter, corn syrup, brown sugar and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture boils.
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Once the mixture begins to boil, stop stirring and allow it to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla.
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Pour over popcorn and stir to coat all the kernels. Bake in oven for 45 minutes, stirring 2-3 times during baking. Enjoy!
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