Easy Oven Caramel Popcorn
Courtesy of The Popcorn Board
Servings: 40
Prep Time: 15 Min. Cook Time: 1 Hr. What you need:
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+ 5 qt. popped popcorn
+ 1 c. (2 sticks) butter or margarine + 2 c. brown sugar, packed firmly + 1/2 c. light corn syrup + 1 tsp. salt + 1 Tbsp. vanilla + 1/2 tsp. baking soda + 1 c. nuts, optional (salted peanuts, whole almonds or pecan halves) What to do:
1. Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a large, rimmed baking pan (17x 12 in.) with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
2. Spray a large mixing bowl (not plastic) lightly with cooking spray and place popcorn inside. Spread optional nuts over popcorn, if desired. 3. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Lower heat and boil 5 min., stirring frequently. Quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda. 4. Quickly pour hot mixture over popcorn; stir well to coat. Spread evenly into prepared pan and bake 1 hr., stirring every 15 min. Cool completely in pan; store in an airtight container. Clean-up tip: Soak saucepan before cleaning. Serving size is 1/2 c. |