Baked Caramel Corn

prep time:: 20 min
total time:: 1 1/2 hr

About 5 quarts

Easy to make, will disappear quickly.

ingredients

1 C butter
2 C packed brown sugar
1/2 C corn syrup--light or dark
1 TSP salt
1/2 TSP baking soda
1 TSP vanilla
6 quarts popcorn, popped

directions

Heat oven to 250 degrees. In saucepan, melt butter; stir in sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Boil, without stirring, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in soda and vanilla. Place popped corn in large container. Gradually pour hot mixture over popcorn, mixing well. Turn onto 2 large, shallow baking pans. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool completely. Break apart and store in airtight containers.