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Amish Caramel Corn

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 quarts popped popcorn about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels
  • 2 cups brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup butter 2 sticks
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Spread popcorn in large roasting pan. Remove unpopped kernels.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt in saucepan. Bring to boil stirring. Once boiling, cook 5 min without stirring.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla — mixture will foam up. Stir until combined.
  • Pour caramel over popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
  • Bake at 250°F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 min.
  • Pour onto parchment paper, spread single layer, cool completely ~15-20 min. Break into clusters. Store airtight.

Notes

Baking soda creates lighter crunchier texture — do not skip! Stir every 15 min for even coverage. Keeps airtight 2 weeks. Makes wonderful holiday gifts in mason jars.