Microwave No-Fuss Caramel Corn
Joyce
Ingredients
- 3 quarts popped corn
- 1 1/2 cups peanuts (optional)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup oleo
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
- Place popped corn and peanuts (if using) in a large paper bag; set aside.
- Combine brown sugar, butter/oleo, corn syrup, and salt in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on High 3–4 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture comes to a boil.
- Microwave 2 minutes more. Stir in baking soda.
- Pour syrup mixture over popped corn. Close bag and shake well.
- Microwave on High 1 1/2 minutes; shake bag well.
- Microwave 1 1/2 minutes more; shake and pour into a large roasting pan.
- Cool and stir to separate kernels.
Notes
Makes about 3 quarts.