How to make Carmel Corn

This Carmel Corn recipe is a favorite at our house and I know it will become a favorite at yours too.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3-4 quarts of popped popcorn prepared with salt and butter to taste.
• 9"x13"x2" pan or larger
• 1 cup of peanuts
• A 2-qt. sauce pan
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 stick margarine
• 1/4 cup light Karo syrup
• 1/2 teas. salt
• 1/4 teas. baking soda
• Oven set at 250

1. Place the prepared popcorn in the 9x13 pan.

2. Add the peanuts.

3. In the 2 qt. sauce pan mix the brown sugar, margarine, Karo syrup, and salt.

4. Bring to boil over medium heat then reduce heat and simmer for 6 minutes to darken slightly.

5. Stir in 1/4 teasp. baking soda. (Mixture will expand and become foamy.) Stir well.

6. Pour foamy mixture over prepared popcorn.

7. Place pan with corn in 250 degree oven for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• Stirring is tricky at first, because mixture is sticky, but it quickly gets easier as the popcorn warms through.
• Carmel corn is best when baked for 60 minutes.

[italeona]

on 9/19/2008 that will kill me... sweetly!

[AbbyNormal]

on 9/12/2008 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm