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Handmade gifts – baked caramel popcorn

November 24, 2011 by Barb 29 Comments

This baked caramel popcorn was a recipe from my Mom. She loved her sweets and Christmas was a veritable sugar feast for her.

I make it now but I usually regret it because I eat far, far too much of it. I just have to remember to brush my teeth 5 times a day . . . anyway, I like to package it up in cellophane bags and give it as gifts (evil, I know).

Baked Caramel Popcorn, Keeping With The Times

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Baked Caramel Popcorn
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 6 quarts (24 cups) popped corn
Instructions
  1. Melt butter, stir in brown sugar, syrup and salt.
  2. Heat to boiling stirring constantly. When it comes to a boil stop stirring and let boil for 4 - 5 minutes (watch it close).
  3. Remove from heat and stir in soda and vanilla.
  4. Pour over corn, turn out onto cookie sheets and bake at 250 degrees for one hour stirring every 15 minutes.
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Enjoy! but make sure you give at least half of it away!

Filed Under: Snacks Tagged With: popcorn, sweet

Comments

  1. Donna says

    November 24, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    I just tried making caramel popcorn to NO success…but I LOVE the idea of baking it! I’ll have to give it a whirl…and you’re right: give half away:) Thanks for sharing and happy holidays!

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  2. Seeing Each Day says

    November 24, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    I’ve just been having a field day looking through all your posts since tuesday, oh my goodness you’ve been busy……and look at all the different cards! I just adore the postage stamp one with the blue checked ribbons. Your dictionary wreath looks very professional too.

    Reply
  3. Helene says

    November 24, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    Barb, I could take or leave regular pop corn but caramel corn…now that’s another story! I will have to add this to my ‘things I want to try’ list. Question – have you every added nuts (say, peanuts) to this?

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  4. Dawna says

    November 25, 2011 at 5:30 am

    I am lovin the bowl that the popcorn is in!! I love homemade baking in pretty packages! Your cards are beautiful as well!! THanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    November 25, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    Thank you for stopping by my blog. It’s great to meet you. I LOVE your photography (I’m a newbie at it and have so much to learn) and the crafts and recipes. I’m now a follower.

    Reply
  6. hello gorgeous says

    November 26, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    mmmMMMmmmm, slurp! *smacks lips with tongue*

    hugs

    hello gorgeous xxx

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  7. Miz Helen says

    November 26, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    I am drooling for sure! I can’t wait to make this special treat. Hope you are having a great holiday week end. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you will come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  8. Betty Jo says

    November 27, 2011 at 3:23 am

    Gosh! I wish I could eat that. It’s so beautiful in that pretty bowl.

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  9. Jill says

    November 27, 2011 at 4:50 am

    I love all popcorn! I usually give the teachers caramel corn.

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  10. Nancy @ A Rural Journal says

    November 27, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    I love this idea. I made peanut brittle last year, but the price of peanuts has gotten out of hand, so this might be a great alternative. Thank you! ;)

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  11. Kerryanne English says

    November 27, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    This looks so yummy and I have to try it. Sorry I’m Australian – is the soda Baking Soda?

    I’d love it if you could share this over on my Simply Christmas Inspiration Party at http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/11/inspiration-friday.html

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  12. Kellie says

    November 28, 2011 at 1:36 am

    Yum! This looks delicious!

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  13. Amanda says

    November 29, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    This looks so delicious and I love the idea of giving it as a homemade gift at Christmas! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Miz Helen says

    December 1, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great week and enjoy your new Red Plate.
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  15. Bohemian says

    December 3, 2011 at 8:26 am

    I’m so glad I discovered your Beautiful Blog via the Blog Party over at Funky Junk Interiors! What a tasty recipe and I’m loving your yellow-ware bowl.

    Dawn… The Bohemian

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  16. Mother says

    December 3, 2011 at 10:42 am

    officially made this recipe last night and it was DELICIOUS. my sister, husband, and brother-in-law and i definitely got forks and went to town.I love the idea of giving it as a homemade gift (Popcorn Gifts) at Christmas!

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  17. Jamie says

    December 3, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    Mmmm. I love caramel popcorn. This sounds super easy. I love your blog. I’m your newest follower. Would love you to stop by DIY Home Sweet Home

    Jamie
    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

    P.S. I have a linky every Monday would love you to stop by Monday and link up.

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  18. Angie says

    December 4, 2011 at 6:11 am

    Yummmy! I love caramel popcorn!!! Can’t wait to try your recipe!

    Found you on TT&J and I’m now following! :) I would love for you to come by and link this up and any other projects you have on my new “Create and Inspire” linky party! ;)

    http://www.littleinspiration.com/2011/12/create-and-inspire-linky-party.html

    Thanks,
    Angie From A Little Inspiration

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  19. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things} says

    December 4, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    Ooh, this sounds and looks extremely delicious!!
    Thank you so much for linking this up to {nifty thrifty sunday} last week!
    You’ve been featured at this week’s party! :)
    xoxo,
    Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}

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  20. Brandi says

    December 4, 2011 at 11:36 pm

    Love caramel popcorn! Your recipe looks easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing!!

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  21. Amy @ Positively Splendid says

    December 10, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    I think I need to make a batch of this to enjoy very soon! Thanks so much for linking to my Saturday 7 party last week. I shared your idea in this week’s Saturday 7 Spotlight! http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2011/12/saturday-seven-spotlight_10.html

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  22. Cottage and Broome says

    December 10, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    I love carmel corn, I bet the baking gives it extra crunch! Thanks for sharing, will be trying this one, Laura

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  23. MemoryMakers says

    December 11, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe. I’m eating it right now! Very easy to make and I’m hoping to have some left over to give away!

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  24. Mother says

    January 9, 2012 at 9:45 am

    This is a really good post.Love Caramel Popcorn! Your recipe looks easy and delicious!

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  25. Amy Renea says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    looks DELISH! Love your header too – so festive and Christmasy :)

    Reply
  26. Kelly says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    What a great idea for a homemade gift! Pinning this now… thanks for linking up to the Holiday Heirloom recipe party!

    Kelly @ View Along the Way
    http://www.viewalongtheway.com

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  27. Heather SettingforFour says

    December 13, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    Thanks so much Barb for sharing your Mom’s delish popcorn recipe! My boys (and hubs and me!) will love this! Featuring you tomorrow in the Heirloom Recipe Linky Party Features post – thanks so much for linking up!

    Reply
  28. Heather SettingforFour says

    December 14, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    Hi Barb! I featured your delish popcorn recipe here! http://www.settingforfour.com/2012/12/featuresholiday-heirloom-recipe.html
    Thanks for linking it up to the party!!

    Reply

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