Things You'll Need:
- Large jar of popcorn kernels
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Corn syrup, light
- Peanuts or other nuts, optional
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Large cookie sheet
- Air popper
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
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Step 2
Use the air popper to make about 8 cups of popcorn. Weed out any husks and unpopped kernels. Do not add butter or salt.
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Step 3
Mix in about 1/2 cup of nuts with the popcorn. If you are not adding nuts, skip this step and move on to Step 4.
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Step 4
Put 1/3 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup light corn syrup in a small saucepan. Add a small pinch of salt.
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Step 5
Heat the mixture on high. Be sure to keep stirring. Bring the mixture to a boil and allow it to boil for 2 minutes.
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Step 6
Pour the liquid mixture over the popcorn. Using a large wooden spoon, gently stir the popcorn until all of the pieces are coated.
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Step 7
Spread the popcorn onto a cookie sheet that has been coated with non-stick spray.
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Step 8
Bake the caramel corn for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure that the pieces are baked evenly.
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Step 9
Remove the popcorn from the oven and give it a final stir. Enjoy! Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container.
