Caramel Corn 2

 Caramel Corn 2

2 cups of Light brown sugar
1/2 cup of light corn syrup
1/2 pound of butter
1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of baking soda
popcorn (2 batches)

In 2 1/2 qt saucepan combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, cream of tartar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring, over med high heat. Stirring constantly, boil rapidly to hard ball stage, 260ºF. (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda quickly but thoroughly, pour at once over popcorn in a large roasting or baking pan. Stir gently until all kernels are coated. Bake 200ºF. for 1 hr, stirring 2-3 times during baking. Turn out at once on wax paper, spread apart and allow to cool completely. Break apart, store in a tightly covered container. Posted to MealMaster Recipes List, Digest #151 Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 11:24:51 -0700 From: Dan Schamber <dansch@haven.ios.com>