Another food item I’ll never be able to buy

I got a recipe for caramel corn from my Mom a few weeks ago.  For reasons unknown, I’ve always thought that making caramel corn was a long & drawn-out process.  But now that I’ve made & tasted it, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to eat store-bought again.  I’m telling you, this stuff is addicting!  And not that difficult to make.  Just be sure to store at least half of it out-of-sight because if you are looking at the bag of it all day, it won’t last very long.

8 Quarts Popped Corn                        1 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 Sticks Butter or Margarine               ¼ teaspoon Cream of Tartar
2 Cups Brown Sugar                          ¼ teaspoon Salt
½ Cup Corn Syrup

Pop the popcorn & pour into a LARGE bowl (big enough to hold the popcorn and to be able to stir the syrup into it). 

In a large pot (I used a 3-qt. pot), combine butter, brown sugar & corn syrup & heat to a boil.  Keep at a boil for 5 minutes stirring constantly.  Remove from heat & add the Baking Soda, Cream of Tartar & Salt all at once & stir (it will make the syrup increase in volume by at least double, so make sure your pot IS large enough).

Pour syrup over popcorn & stir until popcorn is evenly coated.  Pour into greased baking pans & put in a 250 degree oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.  Take out of oven & break large pieces apart.  Let cool & store in airtight containers or bags.

Oh my, yummy!