Looking to scare up a sweet, classic treat for your Halloween parties? This Caramel Popcorn is easy enough to make, even for first timers. You just need a few staples and about an hour and a half.
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Caramel Popcorn
18-20 cups popcorn
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Use an air popper to pop 18-20 cups popcorn.
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Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add brown sugar, corn syrup and salt, and stir constantly over medium heat. Once the mixture boils, stop stirring and set a timer for 4 minutes.
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Remove from heat and add in baking soda and vanilla. Stir well and carefully pour caramel over popcorn. Combine and split into two pans. (Note: I use disposable foil roasting pans for easier cleanup.)
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Place in preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Let cool, then break into individual pieces and store in an air-right container.
