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By WillametteLive Editors
from WillametteLive, Section Dining
Posted on Mon Dec 24, 2007 at 10:11:28 AM PDT
Think it's too late to whip up some festive holiday fare that the whole family will love? Think again. This caramel corn recipe is easy and fast and makes a great treat that guests can munch on all day long. All you need is a few simple ingredients, a paper bag and your trusty microwave. You can also put caramel corn into a tin for a yummy last minute gift. For extra fun, while it's still warm have kids shape into popcorn balls, then stack a few on a cake stand for a lovely centerpiece.What you need:
4 quarts popped corn
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup Karo syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
What to do:
- Place popped popcorn in a large paper bag.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, syrup and salt and cook for two minutes
- Remove from microwave and stir once
- Place back in microwave for 2 more minutes
- Add baking soda to mixture and stir well
- Pour mixture over popcorn and microwave bag on high for 1 1/2 minutes
- Remove bag and shake well, place back in microwave for 1 1/2 minutes
- Remove bag, shake well again and let popcorn cool on aluminum foil
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