Microwave caramel popcorn is delicious and so easy to make at home with this recipe. Store in an airtight container.
Ingredients
- quarts popped popcorn: 4 piece
- brown sugar: 1 cup
- butter or margarine: 0.5 cup
- light corn syrup: 0.25 cup
- vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- salt: 0.5 tsp
- baking soda: 0.5 tsp
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Stages of cooking
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Place popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag.
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Combine brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl or dish. Microwave for 3 minutes, then stir until well blended. Microwave for another 1 1/2 minutes.
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Remove brown sugar mixture from the microwave and stir in baking soda. Pour over popcorn in the bag; fold the top edge of the bag once or twice to close, then shake to coat popcorn.
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Place the bag into the microwave and cook for 70 seconds. Shake the bag, flip over, and cook for 70 seconds more.
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Pour popcorn out onto waxed paper and let cool until coating is set, 3 to 5 minutes.
