Butter-Crunch Caramel Corn
Author: Terese at www.thecountrybasket.com
Recipe type: Dessert, Snack
Serves: 4 - 5 quarts
- 4-5 quarts popped popcorn
- ½ c butter (1 stick)
- 1 c brown sugar
- ¼ c corn syrup
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Spritz the inside of a large, thick, clean paper bag liberally with cooking spray.
- Pour the popped popcorn into the bag.Set aside.
- In a heavy sauce pan, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla.
- Bring to a full, rolling boil.
- Boil for 1 minute while stirring.
- Pull the pot away from the heat, and add baking soda. Stir well until foamy.
- Immediately pour the caramel sauce carefully over the popcorn in the paper bag, and stir to mix.
- Microwave the bag with the contents for 1 min. 20 sec.
- Remove from microwave, and while still closed, shake the bag well to mix up the contents.
- Microwave for another 1 minute, shake again, check a few pieces for crispness.
- Microwave again for half a minute at a time if they are not crispy yet, keeping in mind that they will crisp up a bit as they cool.
- Pour the popcorn into a large bowl.
- Stir and break apart with a spoon while cooling, every 1-2 minutes.
Recipe by The Country Basket at https://thecountrybasket.com/butter-crunch-caramel-corn-recipe-quick-easy-crowd-pleaser/
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