SISTER MABEL'S CARMEL CORN

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Yield 6 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

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2 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 pound margarine or butter
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
6 quarts freshly popped popcorn

Steps:

In 2 1/2 quart saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, cream of tartar and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring over medium-high heat. Stirring constantly, boil rapidly to hard ball stage, 260 degrees (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda quickly but thoroughly and pour at once over popcorn in large greased roasting baking pan. Stir gently until all kernels are coated. Bake in preheated 200 degree oven for 1 hour, stirring 2 or 3 times during baking. Turn out at once on waxed paper, spread apart and allow to cool completely. Break apart and store in tightly covered container.