Sister Mabels Caramel Corn Food

EASY HOMEMADE CARAMEL CORN

Steps:

• Make popcorn.
• Salt popcorn and set aside.
• Melt 1 cup of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add 1 cup of brown sugar and stir until thoroughly mixed.
• Stirring continuously, bring the butter and sugar mixture up to a boil on medium heat.
• When it reaches a boil allow it to cook for 5 minutes without stirring on medium heat.
• Add the 2 tsp. of vanilla at the 4 minute mark and stir to mix.
• Continue to boil for one addition minute and then add the 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
• Drizzle the caramel mixture over the popcorn. Use a spoon to gently fold the popcorn with the mixture until the kernels are all covered.
• Pour the popcorn out onto a cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil or a silpat liner.
• Let the popcorn cool.
• Serve.

CARAMEL CORN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300°. Combine the honey, butter, molasses, vanilla and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil, stirring, until the butter melts, about 2 minutes.
• Pour the caramel over the popcorn in a large bowl; toss well. Spread the popcorn evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake, checking often, until the popcorn is crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the pan to a rack to cool completely.

SISTER MABEL'S CARAMEL CORN

Steps:

• In 2½ quart saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, cream of tartar, and salt. Bring to boil, stirring over medium high heat.
• Stirring constantly, boil rapidly until mixture reaches 260° on candy thermometer.
• Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda quickly but thoroughly. It will bubble!
• Pour at once over popped corn in large baking pan. Stir gently until all kernels are coated. If you are doubling it you will need someone to help you do this FAST. Bake at 200° for 1 hour, stirring 2 or 3 times during baking.
• Turn out at once on wax paper. Spread apart and allow to cool completely. Break into small clusters. Store in tightly-covered containers.

SISTER MABEL'S CARMEL CORN

Steps:

• In 2 1/2 quart saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, cream of tartar and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring over medium-high heat. Stirring constantly, boil rapidly to hard ball stage, 260 degrees (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda quickly but thoroughly and pour at once over popcorn in large greased roasting baking pan. Stir gently until all kernels are coated. Bake in preheated 200 degree oven for 1 hour, stirring 2 or 3 times during baking. Turn out at once on waxed paper, spread apart and allow to cool completely. Break apart and store in tightly covered container.