Caramel corn

Submitted by Cook on Mon, 2011-03-07 15:40

Description

Pour caramel over crunchy popcorn to produce one of the most delicious treats. This one is not only for kids.

Ingredients

2 cups
brown sugar (light brown sugar)
1⁄2 cup
corn syrup (light corn syrup)
1⁄2 pound
butter
1⁄4 teaspoon
cream of tartar
1 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
baking soda
6 cups
popcorn (popped, 2 batches)

Instructions

  1. In 2 1/2 quart saucepan combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, cream of tartar, and salt.
  2. Bring to a boil, stirring, over med high heat. Stirring constantly, boil rapidly to hard ball stage, 260° F, for about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda quickly but thoroughly, pour at once over popcorn in a lg roasting or baking pan. Stir gently until all kernels are coated.
  4. Bake 200° F for 1 hr, stirring 2-3 times during baking.
  5. Turn out at once on wax paper, spread apart and allow to cool completely.
  6. Break apart, store in a tightly covered container.