Caramel Corn

Carmel Corn is great for a Halloween treat and is easier to make than you might think by following this recipe.

Ingredients:

• 14 cups popped popcorn
• 2 cups brown sugar (packed)
• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  

Directions:

1. Once you have popped the pop-corn, remove any un popped kernels. Now place the popcorn in a buttered metal bowl and place in a 200 degree oven to keep warm.
2. Combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once it begins to boil, stop stirring for 5 minutes, or until mixture reaches 255 degrees on candy thermometer.
3. Remove from heat and add baking soda. The mixture will start to foam, so stir well until blended. Pour the hot mixture over the pop-corn and toss gently with well buttered forks to distribute evenly.
4. Spread onto 2 un greased baking sheets and bake at 200 degrees for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Remove the Carmel corn from the oven and allow to cool completely.
6. Once cool, break it into clusters, and store in a tightly covered container.