Anyone know how to make carmel popcorn? Do I use microwave or regular popcorn. Buttered or plain. How do you make the carmel? Thanks for any help.

Everyday Cook Recipes - No Bake Carmel Corn Recipe (http://www.everydaycook.com/recipebox/candy/nobakecarmelcorn.htm)


Everyday Cook Recipes - Carmel Corn Recipe (http://www.everydaycook.com/recipebox/candy/caramelcorn.htm)

4 quarts popped corn (measured after popping), using regular plain corn, not microwave
1 16 oz container peanuts (optional)
1 cup light brown sugar
1 stick butter
1/4 cup white corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 250°F degrees.

Measure 1 cup of light brown sugar into a medium saucepan (with high sides) and stir in 1 stick of butter, 1/4 cup of corn syrup and a pinch of salt.

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly (set timer for 2 minutes).

Remove saucepan from heat and quickly stir in 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and vanilla (mixture will foam up). Stir mixture down.

Using a pot or bowl which is large enough to hold all of the popped popcorn, combine popcorn and hot mixture, stirring and tossing to mix thoroughly using a large spoon greased with butter. Add peanuts (optional). When pouring liquid over popcorn be careful because the mixture is HOT.

When thoroughly mixed, spread the coated popcorn on a greased baking sheet. Do not overload the baking sheet; bake in multiple batches if necessary.

Bake 15 minutes at 250°F; turn over using a silicone spatula and bake another 15 minutes.

Allow to cool thoroughly and store in air-tight containers in a cool place.

Must spread some rep around but sounds great. I will try. Thank you so much

J_9, Just fixed this carmel corn this evening, and it has STATE FAIR blue ribbon written all over it . IT IS GREAT. Thank you so much

Glad you liked it! It is my homemade version of Cracker Jacks.

I just forgot to add the prize.

J_9 this sounds incredible! I'm going to have to try and make some of this you are making me so hungry!

This is one of my very favorite junk food recipes. LOL

It truly is awsome, but a Blue Ribbon winner? Esquire, you must have a knack in the kitchen.

Is white corn syrup the same as something like Karo which is the light corn syrup?

You know, it's been a while since I made it. I checked and am out of all syrups. If I remember correctly it was Karo.

What I use just said light corn syrup. It was store brand. NO J_9, I don't have a knack in the kitchen. I had to have a lady shopping in the store help me find the syrup, vanilla and baking soda. What I can do though is read and follow directions LOL

You may not have a knack at the grocery store, but you have a knack at cooking. LOL

I make mine only once a year around Halloween for a bonfire party for my daughter's birthday. Even after 13 years I still tend to forget what brands I use. I just grab whatever is in the pantry.