Deffinbaughs' Caramel Corn Recipe

Our family-favorite caramel corn recipe. We are serving it today as part of our first traditional Monday Meal of the year!

Microwave Caramel Corn

Ingredients:

Popcorn, popped, approximately 6 quarts
2 cups brown sugar

½ lb. butter
½ cup white corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pecans, toasted, if desired

Put brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a saucepan. Cook on medium low and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add vanilla, salt, and baking soda. Blend and pour over popcorn. If you plan to add nuts, do so immediately after you pour on the caramel. Mix well. Microwave on high for 90 seconds. Take out and stir well. Microwave again for 90 seconds. Stir. Microwave for 60 seconds. Stir. Spread on flat surface to cool.

Enjoy!