Classic Caramel Corn

Ingredients

Cooking Spray
4 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup brown sugar
¹/₂ cup Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
¹/₂ cup butter OR margarine
¹/₂ teaspoon salt
¹/₂ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Step 1

Spray large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.
Add popcorn and place in preheated 250°F oven while preparing caramel.

Step 2

Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan.
Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat.

Step 3

Boil 5 minutes without stirring.
Remove from heat.
Stir in baking soda and vanilla; mix well.

Step 4

Pour syrup over warm popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.

Step 5

Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from oven and spread on foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

Step 6

Cool; break apart.
Store in tightly covered container.