Sister Mabel'S Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 lb. margarine or butter
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
6 qt. freshly popped corn

Preparation

In 2 1/2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, syrup, butter, cream of tartar and salt.
Heat to boiling, stirring, over medium-high heat.
Boil to hard ball stage (260\u00b0).
Remove from heat; stir in soda and pour at once over popcorn in a large roasting pan.
Stir to coat.
Bake in a 200\u00b0 oven for 1 hour, stirring 2 or 3 times.