Microwave Caramel Corn

Name: Microwave Caramel Corn Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: 3 quarts of air-popped popcorn; 1 cup brown sugar packed firmly; 1 cup butter; 1/4 cup light Karo syrup; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 12

Number of Servings: 15

Ingredients

3 quarts of air-popped popcorn1 cup brown sugar, packed firmly1 cup butter1/4 cup light Karo syrup1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. baking soda

Directions

Air-pop popcorn and set aside in large, microwave-safe bowl (leave room for mixing). Combine brown sugar, butter, Karo syrup and salt in a microwave-safe bowl (plastic is best - others become too hot to hold). Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until ingredients come to a boil. Stir thoroughly, and microwave on high for an additional 2 minutes. Stir thoroughly and add baking soda, mixing well and quickly. Pour over popcorn and stir thoroughly. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir thoroughly, and microwave for an additional 1 1/2 minutes. Stir one last time, and pour into wax-paper lined cookie sheets to cool. Also makes excellent popcorn balls.

Serving Size:�makes approximately 15, 1 cup servings

Number of Servings: 15

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MAGGIEANDERSON.

Servings Per Recipe: 15

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 204.2
Total Fat: 12.5 g
Cholesterol: 32.5 mg
Sodium: 296.9 mg
Total Carbs: 28.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
Protein: 0.9 g

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Member Reviews

TEDDYBEARDONNA
I have used this recipe for over 20 years and love it. To cut back on the calories I use a lot more popcorn and just coat it very lightly. Don't really miss the full coating. - 7/25/11