Debbie’s Caramel Popcorn
Aunt Debbie's Christmas Caramel Popcorn
Aunt Debbie's Christmas Caramel Popcorn
- 10 cups plain or salted popcorn
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup peanuts or cashews (optional)
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Prepare your popcorn.
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Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F.
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In a saucepan over medium-low heat, bring to a boil the brown sugar, butter and syrup.
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Boil for 5 minutes, on medium-low heat. Slow boil, not rapid boil.
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Meanwhile, divide your popcorn & peanuts into two separate mixing bowls and prepare 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
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Remove sugar mixture from heat, then add baking soda & salt. Pour half over one bowl of popcorn, and the other half over the second bowl of popcorn. Use a wooden spoon to mix well.
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Spread the popcorn over the cookie sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes or so.
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Store in airtight containers or Ziploc bags.
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