Caramel Corn

Ingredients

• 6 cups popped popcorn
• 1/2 cup toasted almond slivers
• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Method

Preheat oven to 250°F. Spread popcorn in a 15 by 10 by 1 inch pan; sprinkle almonds over popcorn. In large saucepan, combine brown sugar, margarine, 2 tablespoons water, corn syrup and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat; boiling for 2 minutes and stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda; mix well. Pour over popcorn and almonds; toss until coated. Bake for 15 minutes, stir and continue baking for another 15 minutes. Immediately spread on foil or waxed paper to cool.

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