| Several years ago, my great aunt sat down and | | | | Once cool, break into pieces and store in an |
| shared her favorite Caramel Popcorn recipes with | | | | airtight snack container. |
| me. As a child, I had always looked forward to | | | | Tip: If you are concerned about sticking, lightly |
| going to her home and digging into her popcorn | | | | coat your baking pan with margarine or nonstick |
| container. After our visit was over, she would | | | | cooking spray. |
| send my brother and I back home with little | | | | Caramel Nut |
| paper lunch bags filled with her delicious popcorn. | | | | 10 cups popped popcorn |
| I hope these 2 recipes will be enjoyed by your | | | | 1 1/2 cups peanuts |
| family. | | | | 1/2 cup margarine |
| Classic Caramel | | | | 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
| 4 quarts popped popcorn | | | | 1 cup dark corn syrup |
| 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar | | | | 1/2 teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 cup corn syrup | | | | 1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
| 1/2 cup margarine | | | | 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
| 1/2 teaspoon salt | | | | In a large baking dish, combine the popcorn and |
| 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract | | | | peanuts. In a 2 quart saucepan, combine |
| 1/2 teaspoon baking soda | | | | margarine, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring |
| Spread the popped popcorn in a large shallow | | | | to a boil, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. |
| baking pan. In a 2 quart saucepan, stir together | | | | Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla |
| brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup and salt. Cook | | | | extract. Pour mixture over popcorn and peanut |
| mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, | | | | mixture. Bake in a 250 degree oven for 45-60 |
| until mixture comes to a boil. Cook for the final 5 | | | | minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Let cool cool |
| minutes without stirring. Remove pan from the | | | | to room temperature. Once cool, break into |
| heat. Stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. Pour | | | | pieces and store in an airtight snack container. |
| mixture over the popcorn. Stir until completely | | | | Optional - You can substitute the peanuts for |
| coated. Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour, stirring | | | | sliced almonds or cashews. |
| every 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. | | | | |