SPICED CARAMEL CORN

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For many years, we prepared this spiced popcorn during the holidays for gift giving. We always had to make a triple batch because no one could stop eating it!-Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h35m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 quarts air-popped popcorn
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes without stirring., Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well., Transfer to two lightly greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

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