I`m looking for the ultimate Carmel popcorn recipe,also the ultimate popcorn ball ...make me proud people.?!
I`m looking for the ultimate Carmel popcorn recipe,also the ultimate popcorn ball ...make me proud people.?
Answers:
Caramel Popcorn and Peanuts
Makes 3 quarts
3 qts. popped, unseasoned popcorn
1 1/2 cups salted, roasted peanuts
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup molasses
1 cup sugar
Salt
8 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Heat oven to 200*. Butter 2 baking sheets and 1 large mixing bowl. Combine popcorn and peanuts in the prepared mixing bowl. Combine corn syrup, mollasses, sugar, 1/4 tsp salt and butter in a large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. Boil slowly, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 260*, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla. Immediately pour syrup over popcorn and stir to coat. When evenly coated, spread mixture on prepared baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven 1 hour, stirring twice. Turn out onto wax paper, break up into small pieces and let cool. Store in airtight containers.