Midway Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. popcorn kernels, popped to make 5 qt. (20 c.)
1 c. butter or margarine
2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. toasted nuts, optional

Preparation

Pop corn and keep warm in large roasting pan in oven.
(I spray lightly with Pam.)
Combine remaining ingredients, except soda and nuts in 2-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Stir until brown sugar dissolves, then continue to boil to soft ball stage (234\u00b0 to 235\u00b0).
Remove from heat and stir in soda.
Pour hot syrup over popped corn and nuts, stirring to combine well.
Return to preheated 250\u00b0 oven for 15 minutes.
Stir corn and repeat heating and stirring two more times.
Cool thoroughly on brown paper sack. Store in airtight containers in cool place.
Makes about 5 quarts.