Good afternoon everyone. I hope that you are all having a great first week in December. Crazy how fast it has snuck upon us. This is unfortunately going to be a very short post. My computer's hard drive (or at least that is what they think might be the problem) has gone. Hoping to get it fixed on Thursday. So for now I have to use my little notebook and it is very hard to see. Therefore, a short post. But, I did promise to post my most beloved recipe for this time of the year. And, a promise is a promise. So, here you are:
CHRISTMAS CARAMEL CORN
3-4 bags popped microwave popcorn
3 c mixed nuts (these are optional--my family does not care for these in ours so I skip these but, some folks would rather enjoy them--so by all means do whatever works for ya)
1 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c Karo syrup (the lighter color)
1/2 c butter
1/2 teas salt
1/2 teas vanilla
1/2 teas baking soda
Spray a large roasting pan with non stick spray. Combine popcorn and nuts in pan. Bake at 240* while preparing the caramel.
In a saucepan, stir brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly. Without stirring, boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, and baking soda. As you stir the mix will start to look a little frothy like and that is what you want it to look like. Pour over popcorn and stir to coat. Bake at 240* for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven, cool and break apart. Store in a tightly covered container.
Oh my gosh this stuff is highly addictive and anyone that tries it usually Loves it!!!!
TIP-- When I am timing the caramel sauce and it gets down to about 30 seconds, I pull out my popcorn from the oven so that it is ready for the sauce to be poured over it immediately. Just makes things easier.
TIP--When buying the Karo syrup, do not use the LITE in calories. I tried this and the caramel does not cook properly. It hardens into crisp, like taffy pulls. It doesn't work good at all. But, I do use the Karo Light color. Just don't get them confused. It took me almost a whole season to figure out what I was doing wrong with my popcorn a couple years ago--fixed it! LOL!
TIP--If you are feeling a little adventurous..... try this, use 2 large bags of plain Bugles in place of the popcorn. Oh my.... it is sinfully addictive. But, it also cuts out popping time (I know, microwave popcorn and trying to save more time. Too funny)!!!!
Ok, so I have now shared one of my most requested recipes with you all. Now get to making some up. This stuff makes up quite a batch and is great for bagging up for friends. I think that you will find that once you make this, it is sure to become one of your favorites as well.
I truly hope that you all enjoy this. Have a great week and I hope to be back next week with a better working computer. I also will be posting on next Tuesday a family recipe from mom. It is the best Gingerbread that you will ever sink your teeth into. Just wait and see..... or taste!
Warm and primitive blessings to you all!
prim_bug
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