Microwave Caramel Corn Food

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN

Steps:

• Place the popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag. Set aside.
• In a 2 quart casserole dish, or other heat-proof glass dish, combine the brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, salt and vanilla. Heat for 3 minutes in the microwave, then take out and stir until well blended. Return to the microwave, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave, and stir in the baking soda.
• Pour syrup over the popcorn in the bag. Roll down the top once or twice to close the bag, and shake to coat the corn. Place bag into the microwave, and cook for 1 minute and 10 seconds. Remove, shake, flip the bag over, and return it to the microwave. Cook for another 1 minute and 10 seconds. Dump the popcorn out onto waxed paper, and let cool until coating is set. Store in an airtight container.

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN

Steps:

• Put popped popcorn in large brown paper bag.
• Mix together butter, sugar and white syrup in microwave safe bowl.
• Microwave on high for 2 - 4 minutes, uncovered. Microwaves can vary so please watch closely.
• Remove and stir.
• Microwave on high 2 minutes longer.
• Remove and stir in baking soda.
• Pour over popcorn, stirringwith a wooden spoon.
• Fold bag and place in microwave for 1 1/2 minutes on high.
• Remove and shake well.
• Return to microwave for 1/2 minute on high.
• Shake and remove.

MICROWAVE CARAMEL CORN

Steps:

• Pour popped corn into a large bowl and set aside.
• Combine remaining ingredients, except soda, in a 2 quart microwavable bowl.
• Microwave on high for 2 minutes, then stir.
• Microwave again on high.
• Watch it, and when it begins to boil, microwave 1 minute longer.
• Remove from microwave and stir in baking soda.
• Pour mixture over popped corn and stir to distribute.
• Enjoy!

MICROWAVE CARAMEL AND PEANUT POPCORN

Steps:

• Place the popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag. Set aside. In a 2-quart casserole dish, or other heatproof glass dish, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, vanilla extract and salt. Heat at full power for 3 minutes in the microwave, then take out and stir until well blended. Return to the microwave, and cook for 1 minute and 30 seconds more. Remove from the microwave, and stir in the baking soda. Pour the syrup mixture over the popcorn in the bag. Roll down the top once or twice to close the bag, and shake to coat the popcorn. Place bag into the microwave, and cook for 1 minute 10 seconds. Remove, shake, flip the bag over and return it to the microwave. Cook for another 1 minute and 10 seconds. Dump the popcorn out onto waxed paper, and let cool until coating is set. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

MICROWAVE CARAMEL CORN

Steps:

• place popcorn in microwave safe 4-6 quart utensil. set aside.
• combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in 1 quart glass batter bowl.
• microwave on high 1 1/2 minutes; stir.
• microwave in high 2 minutes.
• add baking soda and vanilla. stir well.
• pour syrup immediately over popcorn; stir to coat evenly.
• microwave on high 1 minute; stir.
• microwave on high 1 minute; stir
• quickly turn out on waxed paper or sheet pan;cool.
• break up into pieces and store in airtight container.

MICROWAVE CARAMEL CORN

Steps:

• Place butter or margarine in a 8 cup measure or large microwavable bowl.
• Microwave at high for 30-45 seconds, or until melted.
• Stir in brown sugar, peanuts(optional) and corn syrup.
• Insert candy thermometer.
• Microwave at high for 3-4 minutes, or until mixture reaches 280 degrees (soft crack stage). (Note- this is where the mixture can overcook - so watch carefully).
• Mix in vanilla, baking soda and salt.
• Place prepared popcorn in large bowl.
• Pour hot mixture quickly over popcorn, stirring to coat.
• Microwave at high for 2 minutes, stirring after half the time.
• Stir again. Cool for about 30 minutes. Stirring occasionally to break apart.
• I find it helpful, to spread caramel corn on a cookie sheet to cool. It cools much faster and is easier to break apart.
• Enjoy!

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN

Steps:

• Pop popcorn, remove seeds and place in a large store sized paper bag. Set aside. In a microwave safe bowl, add butter, corn syrup, brown sugar and salt. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir. Add vanilla and baking soda and stir well. Pour over popcorn in brown paper bag. Roll shut and shake well. Place paper bag with popcorn in it into the microwave and cook on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave and shake well. Pour onto a jelly roll cookie sheet and spread out. Allow to cool and eat immediately!

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN

Steps:

• Place the popped popcorn in a large brown paper bag.
• In a 2-quart casserole or heat-proof glass dish, stir the brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla until combined. Heat in the microwave for 3 minutes at 1-minute intervals, stirring well in between. Stir in the baking soda until combined.
• Pour the syrup over the popcorn and seal the bag by rolling the top once or twice. Give the bag a good shake to coat the popcorn with the syrup well.
• Place the bag in the microwave and cook for 1 minute and 10 seconds on high powder. Shake the bag vigorously and microwave for another 1 minute and 10 seconds. Transfer the popcorn onto a piece of parchment or wax paper. Let the coated popcorn cool and set. Enjoy!

CARAMEL CORN

Steps:

• Place sugar in a saucepan. Pour water around the sides of the pan. Make an X with your finger across the sugar. Cook over medium-high heat, swirling the pan, until the mixture turns a caramel color. Remove from the heat, add the butter carefully as it will bubble up, add popped corn, and toasted nuts. Pour onto a silicone baking mat or foil lined cookie sheet. Break into clusters while still warm.
• To make popcorn on the stove: put 2 to 3 tablespoons oil in a large pot with high sides, and add 1 kernel of corn. Heat oil over medium-high heat until the kernel pops. Add 1/3 cup corn kernels and shake pan continuously until all the kernels are popped.