Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, margarine, cream of tartar and salt in a 2 1/2-quart saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Boil to 260\u00b0 (hard ball stage); takes about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in baking soda, quickly, then pour over popcorn in a large roasting pan.
Stir gently until all kernels are coated.
Bake at 200\u00b0 for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Turn out onto waxed paper; spread apart and allow to cool.
Store in tightly covered container.