Caramel Corn Recipe

Caramel Corn picture

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Corn16 Cup (16 tbs), popped
 Salted peanuts1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Brown sugar2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter margarine1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Light corn syrup1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Soda1/2 Teaspoon

Directions

Bring sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt to a boil in a large pot, stirring.
Bring to 250°F or 120°C, using a candy thermometer.
Turn off heat.
Quickly stir in baking soda.
Remove from heat.
Add popcorn and peanuts, gently combine with caramel.
Divide mixture between two buttered 9 x 13" pans.
Place in preheated 250°F oven and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and immediately spread on two waxed paper lined jelly roll pans to cool.
Keeps for weeks at room temperature in sealed container, e.g freezer bags.
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