How to Make the Best Caramel Corn Ever
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Serves: 6-8
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup popcorn kernels, air-popped (about 10-12 cups popped)
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp cream of tartar
  • ½ tsp baking soda
Instructions
  1. First, heat your oven to 200 degrees.
  2. Pop your popcorn and place into a large bowl.
  3. For the caramel, combine the remaining ingredients into a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  4. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes (mixture should be bubbly!)
  5. Remove from heat and pour over popcorn, mix well until all kernels are coated.
  6. Spread popcorn onto two baking sheets and bake for 1 hour to set the caramel.
  7. Mix the popcorn and re-spread over the baking sheets every 20 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool.
  9. May break large clusters up if desired.
Recipe by Smashed Peas & Carrots at https://smashedpeasandcarrots.com/how-to-make-the-best-caramel-corn-ever/