Shelly's Recipe

Caramel Corn

Category: Snacks / Crackers / Chips

1 cup popcorn kernels
2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 cup butter
½ cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda

(1) Pop popcorn according to package directions. Discard any unpopped kernels, and place popped corn in a large disposable roasting pan.

(2) Preheat oven to 250°.

(3) In a large saucepan, bring brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt, and cinnamon to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Pour sugar mixture onto popcorn, and stir gently until well coated.

(4) Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and spread in a single layer on wax paper. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.