Thursday, October 15, 2009

Ooey Gooey Caramel Popcorn

This is the best caramel popcorn I have ever had! It is sure to be a hit at any get together!

10 cups popped popcorn
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine sugars, corn syrup, water, vinegar and salt in a 2 quart sauce pan. Heat to boil over medium high heat, stirring frequently. Cook, stirring constantly to 260 degrees on a candy thermometer or a small drop in cold water forms a hard ball. Reduce to low and stir in butter until melted. In a giant bowl pour over popcorn and mix until well covered. Cool slightly and form into balls if desired, otherwise just enjoy out of the bowl :)

*Tip: If possible use a giant bowl with a lid (or some other large container). This recipe makes a lot of caramel and I have found that the popcorn at the bottom of the bowl has a lot more caramel then the top...so as your popcorn cools keep flipping it over so the caramel really gets distributed evenly.

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