My Amish Friend's Caramel Corn
Description
This is the best caramel corn recipe! Popcorn and peanuts (or mixed nuts if desired) are tossed in a sugary coating for the tastiest treat ever.
Ingredients
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7 quarts plain popped popcorn
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2 cups dry roasted peanuts
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2 cups brown sugar
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1 cup margarine
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1/2 cup light corn syrup
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease two rimmed baking sheets. Place 1/2 of the popped popcorn and 1/2 of the peanuts onto each prepared baking sheet.
2
Bring brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally to blend. Once boiling, boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
3
Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda; mixture will be light and foamy.
4
Immediately pour hot liquid over popcorn and nuts. Stir until pretty well coated.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, removing the pans and giving them each a good stir every 15 minutes.
6
Line your countertop with waxed paper. Remove popcorn and nuts from the oven; dump onto waxed paper and separate any large clumps. Allow to cool completely.
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Enjoy!