Caramel Corn

by Karen Roberts

Uploaded 6 Nov 2009 — 24 favorites

Caramel Corn

This is my signature dish at Christmas. I make this by the gallons and give as gifts. You will not be disappointed. Guaranteed! Recipe follows:

CARAMEL CORN Oven Baked


Measure out 6 quarts popped corn

2 sticks margarine

2 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. Karo dark syrup

1/2 teaspoon salt

Bring all ingredients (except corn ) to a boil - - stir occasionally – then boil for 5 minutes without stirring - -
Remove from heat - -
Add 1 teaspoon Vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda.
Pour over popped corn and stir quickly to coat.
Pour coated corn into a large pan and bake 1 Hour at 225 degrees stirring every 15 minutes..
Spread corn out on waxed paper—When cool break apart…
Store in airtight container

*****may add nuts to the mixture before baking*****

31 responses

  • Dawn Duffield

    Dawn Duffield   gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    You, Ms Karen are my kind of girl!!!!!

  • Bruce Miller

    Bruce Miller   gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    Mr dentist hates you but I love you!!

  • Donald Garrett

    Donald Garrett   gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    Wonderful! Thanks for the recipe too! (Now, I'll have to get a good supply of dental floss....))

  • david ong

    david ong   gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    can you do over night delivery?? seriously i can't wait!

  • John Linton

    John Linton gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    Yummerrific.

  • Dhanny Palma

    Dhanny Palma   gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    Thank you!!! i will be expecting a bucket BEFORE Christmas. nice shot

  • Lynda Jeffers

    Lynda Jeffers   gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    DELICIOUS!! obviously calorie free :-) !!

  • peggy gardner

    peggy gardner gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    omg I love you....I want to fiddle faddle now.

  • Latrenia Bryant

    Latrenia Bryant gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    Yes, you can bring this to me ANYTIME :)

  • Richard Knight

    Richard Knight gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    Fill 'er up. About 20 gallons will do!!! LOL

  • Susan Littlefield

    Susan Littlefield gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    Oh goody!!!! I'll get my address to you in plenty of time!! Fun entry!

  • Karen Roberts

    Karen Roberts gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    Thanks Richard for this spotlight! I owe you some caramel corn!

  • Bruce Miller

    Bruce Miller   gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    Do you have delivery?

  • diana anderson

    diana anderson   gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    looks good!!

  • Regenia Brabham

    Regenia Brabham   gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    I love caramel corn. Terrific entry.

  • elfriede fulda

    elfriede fulda   gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    Hmmmmmmmm...fab entry

  • Litz Go

    Litz Go gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    oh, I've been craving for this, Karen! Thank you....

  • Mary Brown

    Mary Brown   gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    Caramel corn is my FAVORITE! It used to be my father's specialty and the recipe even sounds the same as the one he used. Thank you for bringing back wonderful memories! Lovely shot....and love the pop of red!

  • Andrea Petersen

    Andrea Petersen gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    You sound like a fantastic cook and I will bookmark this for sure...It sounds very delicious and it looks yummy!

  • Leslie Hunziker

    Leslie Hunziker   gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    Wow, is my mouth watering for that!

  • eithne mythen

    eithne mythen   gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    This is certainly one I will be trying, nice easy recipe and looks so yummy...

  • Jüri Vissak

    Jüri Vissak gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    Beautiful composition and tones!

  • Marco Martinez

    Marco Martinez   gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    My boys will love this recipe! Thanks for sharing.

  • Michael Ball

    Michael Ball   gave props (9 Nov 2009):

    MMMMM so good!! Excellent Karen!!

  • Lanis Rossi

    Lanis Rossi gave props (9 Nov 2009):

    Super Tasty Entry!

  • Deborah Downes

    Deborah Downes   gave props (10 Nov 2009):

    Oh....yum. Can't wait to try this. Super entry, Karen.

  • John Tanner

    John Tanner gave props (14 Nov 2009):

    wow that sure looks tasty!!!!! cool photo!!

  • Aaron Mythen

    Aaron Mythen gave props (14 Nov 2009):

    Yumm!!! Thanks for the recipe will definitely have to try this!!!!

  • Jason Platt

    Jason Platt   gave props (14 Nov 2009):

    yumyumyummy!

  • Sophie marie nevoux

    Sophie marie nevoux gave props (18 Nov 2009):

    have to give props for caramel popcorn's sake and the fact that you shared the recipe :) yuhm

  • Maura Wolfson-Foster

    Maura Wolfson-Foster   gave props (18 Nov 2009):

    Yummy - thanks for the delectable photo AND the recipe Karen! :)

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