Caramel Popcorn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
2/3 c. dark corn syrup
3/4 c. water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cook sugars, corn syrup and water over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it reaches 290\u00b0.
Add the salt and continue cooking at a steady, low boil until it reaches 300\u00b0.
Remove from heat and stir in the butter, baking soda and vanilla.
Pour slowly over 7 to 8 quarts of popped corn, stirring until the kernels are well coated.
Keep the popped corn warm in the oven while the syrup is cooking.
Turn mixed caramel sauce and popped corn onto a clean, cool surface to cool.
Break into pieces and store in airtight containers.
Freezes well in airtight containers.