Baked caramel corn

Baked caramel corn

Ingredients/Components

• vanilla - 1 tsp
• salt - 1 tsp
• baking soda - 1/2 tsp
• firmly packed brown sugar - 2 c
• light or dark corn syrup - 1/2 c
• butter 2 sticks - 1 c
• unsalted, popped corn - 6 qt

How to make baked caramel corn:

Place popped corn in a large bowl that will allow it to be stirred. Set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter, then stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Allow it to boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in soda and vanilla. Gradually pour mixture over popped corn. Mix well.

Turn corn into 2 large, shallow baking pans. Bake for one hour at 250° and stir every 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool completely and break apart.

Note: The long, slow baking makes this crisp and delicious.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Lunch/snacks, Snacks.