posted by Angel 07-20-99 5:00 PM
Kelly's Caramel Corn
2 cup brown sugar - firmly packed
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 lb. margarine
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
6 quart popped popcorn
In a 2 1/2 quart saucepan combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, cream of tartar and salt.
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
Stirring constantly, boil to hard boil stage 260 degrees (about 5 minutes).
Remove from heat, stir in baking soda quickly.
Pour at once over popcorn in a large roasting pan.
Bake at 200 degrees for 1 hour, stirring 2 or 3 times during baking.
Turn out on cookie sheet or waxed paper.
Cool completely.
Break apart and store in airtight container.