Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::45 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr
Servings::8
Yield::4 quarts
Ingredients
Mazola Pure Cooking Spray
4 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup Karo Light or Dark Corn Syrup
½ cup butter
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Spice Islands Pure Vanilla Extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Spray a large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray, then fill with popcorn. Place in the preheated oven while preparing caramel.
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Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt together in a heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
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Stop stirring, and boil mixture for 5 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla until well combined.
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Pour syrup over warmed popcorn and stir until evenly coated.
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Return to the oven and bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Remove from the oven and spread onto a large foil sheet greased with cooking spray.
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Cool, then break apart and store in a tightly covered container.
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