Caramel Popcorn

Name: Caramel Popcorn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 5 quarts popped popcorn; 1 cup butter; 2 cups brown sugar; 0.5 cup corn syrup; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda

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Great caramel popcorn for any holiday or occasion. If you like chewy popcorn, bake the coated corn a little less.

Recipe by BS4U2C

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

20

Yield:

5 quarts

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Ingredients

5 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
½ cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda

Directions

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place popcorn in a very large bowl.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring 4 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour caramel in a thin stream over popcorn while stirring. Stir until evenly coated.
Divide popcorn between two large shallow baking dishes. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour.
Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

253	Calories
14g	Fat
33g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 253
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 7g	33%
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Sodium 340mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 1g
Calcium 23mg	2%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 52mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.