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caramel popcorn

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Recipe by
Connie Deitz
@Riven
Boise, ID

This recipe comes really close to tasting just like Cracker Jacks. Only thing missing is the little toy surprise.

yield 12 -14
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For caramel popcorn

  • 1-2 gal
    prepared popcorn with kernels removed
  • 2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 c
    butter (cut up)
  • 1/2 c
    corn syrup, light
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 c
    peanuts (optional)

How To Make caramel popcorn

  • 1
    Popcorn is in a large (heat proof) bowl. Lightly grease two large cookie sheets, or one large turkey roaster.( I use the turkey roaster) Set aside. Heat oven 250 degrees.
  • 2
    In a medium sized saucepan add to it the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Stir well. Bring to a boil over medium low heat. Stop stirring and boil it slowly for 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Remove from heat and add the baking soda, salt, vanilla and the peanuts. Pour over the popcorn and being careful not to burn yourself toss it well.
  • 4
    Pour the popcorn mixture into the prepared pans or pan. Bake for 1 hour making sure to stir every 20 minutes. Cool and store in ziplock bags or covered tins.
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