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KeepItSimpleAnnaSue

Caramel Popcorn: Delicious and Easy Recipe

This delicious and easy caramel popcorn recipe has been a family favorite for over 30 years! Made with simple ingredients like dark brown sugar, butter, and Karo syrup, it's baked to perfection and always a huge hit at gatherings and during the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 bags popcorn (pop for this recipe)
  • 2 cups dark brown sugar
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1/2 cup dark Karo Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp. Cream of Tartar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda

Equipment

  • very large pan with sides (larger than a 9 x 13 sized pan)
  • medium saucepan
  • measuring spoons and cups

Method
 

  1. Pop the three bags of popcorn and pour them into your very large pan.
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  2. Preheat the oven to 200°.
    popped popcorn in a large metal sheet pan
  3. Bring the brown sugar, butter, dark Karo syrup, and Cream of Tartar to a soft boil over medium heat in a medium sized saucepan.
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  4. Remove from the heat and mix in 1 tsp. baking soda. Stir until frothy.
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  5. Pour this caramel mixture over your popped popcorn that is in your large oven safe pan.
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  6. Stir.
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  7. Bake for 2 hours at 200°.
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  8. Stir every 30 minute or so.
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  9. Cool completely and then put in airtight containers/container.