BAKED CARAMEL CORN 
6 qts. popped Jolly Time popcorn
1 c. butter
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. light or dark corn syrup
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Coat the bottom and sides of a large roasting pan with vegetable cooking spray. Place popped corn in roasting pan. In heavy saucepan, slowly melt butter; stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil without stirring for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Gradually pour over popped corn, mixing well. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven, cool completely. Break apart and store in tightly covered container. Makes about 6 quarts.

 

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