Caramel Corn
Four Bags Microwave Popcorn, Popped.
Or 1 cup unpopped popcorn, popped in air popper
( Discard all unpopped kernels )
Or 1 cup unpopped popcorn, popped in air popper
( Discard all unpopped kernels )
1 -2 cups pecans, peanuts, or mixed nuts
1 cup Dried Cranberries
Spray 2 large shallow roasting pans lightly with non stick cooking spray and mix popcorn, nuts and dried cranberries. Set aside. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
1 cup butter
2 slightly packed Cups Brown Sugar
1/2 cup white corn syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp Caramel flavored oil
1/2 tsp baking soda
Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan. Add sugar, syrup and salt.
Bring to a boil and continue to cook for 5 minutes
Pour over popcorn mix and stir well.
Place in oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and continue to stir as mixture cools to keep from sticking together.
These delectable treats can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container.
They are a great idea for holiday gifts.
Jacque Benson
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