Caramel Corn

 

Ingredients

• 6  cups popped popcorn
• 1/2  cup toasted slivered almonds, if desired
• 3/4  cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2  cup butter

• 2  tablespoons water
• 2  tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1/8  teaspoon salt
• 1/4  teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Heat oven to 250°F. Spread popcorn in ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Sprinkle almonds over popcorn.
2. In large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, water, corn syrup and salt; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in baking soda until well mixed. Immediately pour mixture over popcorn and almonds; toss until coated.
4. Bake at 250°F. for 15 minutes. Stir; bake an additional 15 minutes. Stir; bake 5 minutes. Immediately spread on foil or waxed paper. Cool 30 minutes before serving.