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"The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found."--Calvin Trillin

Mom's Carmel Corn Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 - 1/2 cups of Popcorn (air pop without butter)
3 Sticks of Butter
3 Cups of Light Brown Sugar
3/4 cup of Karo Syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons of Salt
1 1/2 teaspoons of Baking Soda
Directions:
Directions:
Fill a large roasting pan with air popped popcorn to level not heaping. Approximately 1 - 1 1/2 cups of air popped corn, or 20 cups. Set aside.

On a stove top, melt 3 sticks of Butter. When melted add Brown Sugar, Karo Syrup, and salt. Continue to stir until it starts to bubble, then continue to cook for about 3-5 minutes to make sure sugar is dissolved.

Remove from heat and add 1 1/2 teaspoons of Baking Soda. Stir until mixture becomes slightly thickened and a light golden brown. Immediately pour over popcorn and stir until all kernels are covered with carmel.

Bake at 200 degrees for 1 hour. Remove from oven and stir every 10 minutes until cool and all kernels stay separated.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
20
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour 15 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Part of Nan's many wonderful Christmas Treats and Tradition!! Make extra bags for everyone to take home!!

 

 

 

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