Caramel Corn

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Holiday Gift Giving Recipes Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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10 cups popped popcorn
(about 3/4 cup unpopped kernels)
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
(or your choice of nuts)
1 cup brown sugar — packed
3/4 cup butter (NO SUBSTITUTES)
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine popped popcorn and peanuts in a large roasting pan; keep warm in a
300 oven while preparing syrup.

Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in a heavy 2 quart saucepan.
Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring almost constantly. Boil gently
over entire surface for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat;
stir in baking soda. Pour over popcorn and peanuts. Mix well.

Bake in a 300 oven for 20 minutes, stirring once after 15 minutes.
Immediately spread out popcorn mixture on a large piece of foil; cool
completely. Break into cluster. Store tightly covered. Makes about 11
cups.

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