Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. corn syrup
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
2 qt. unsalted popcorn

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except corn in saucepan; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove mixture from heat; pour over popcorn (in roaster pan) and mix well.
Bake at 250\u00b0 for 1 hour, checking and stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove from oven; stir immediately.
Stir occasionally while mixture cools.
Store in airtight container.
Yields 2 quarts.