Grandmas Caramel Corn Recipes

GRANDMA PAUL'S CARAMEL CORN

Steps:

• Over medium heat, combine first four ingredients and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Stir well. Pour over 8 quarts popped corn. Stir to coat well. Bake in large roaster or pan at 200 °F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to dry. Yields about 8 quarts.

CLASSIC CARAMEL CORN

Steps:

• Spray large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. Add popcorn and place in preheated 250 degrees F oven while preparing caramel.
• Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla; mix well.
• Pour syrup over warm popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
• Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and spread on foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Cool; break apart. Store in tightly covered container.

GRANDMA PAUL'S CARAMEL CORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
• Over medium heat, combine first 4 ingredients and boil for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in baking soda.
• Stir well.
• Pour over the popped corn.
• Stir to coat well.
• Bake in large roaster or pan for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
• Spread on waxed paper to dry.

GRANDMA'S CARAMEL POPCORN

Steps:

• Melt butter in large pot; stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
• Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Continue to boil for 5 minutes WITHOUT stirring.
• While boiling - place popped corn in 2 extra-large shallow baking pans.
• Set aside.
• Remove butter and sugar mixture from heat and stir in baking soda, vanilla & caramel flavorings.
• Pour over popped corn and stir well to coat.
• Bake in 250F oven for 1 hour; stir every 15 minutes.
• Preparation & cooking time does not include popping the corn.

GRANDMA PAUL'S CARAMEL CORN RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Over medium heat, combine first 4 ingredients and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Stir well. Pour over 8 quarts popped corn. Stir to coat well. Bake in large roaster or pan for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to dry. This recipe yields 8 servings.

GRANDMA'S CARAMEL POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Sort through popcorn, discarding unpopped kernels.
• Combine evaporated milk, sugar, corn syrup, margarine, and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; stir constantly until caramel reaches 246 degrees F (119 degrees C) on a candy thermometer, about 5 minutes.
• Pour some popcorn into a very large bowl. Pour in some of the caramel; stir until evenly coated. Add remaining popcorn and caramel in batches, stirring well after each addition.
• Scoop some of the popcorn mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Gather and twist the plastic wrap to gently shape into a ball. Place popcorn ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; repeat with remaining mixture. Let cool until set, about 15 minutes.