Caramel Popcorn
From: Claude, Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Kids as well as adults just enjoy this popcorn!
Servings: 8
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 cup [200 g] sugar
  • 1 cup [250 mL] brown sugar
  • 1 cup [225 g] butter
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] corn syrup
  • 1 pinch cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] baking soda
  • 18 to 20 cups [4.5 to 5 L] freshly popped corn kernels
  • Into a heavy bottom casserole, mix together sugar, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and cream of tartar.
  • Bring mixture to a boil; leave to boil for 5 minutes, without stirring.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200°F [93°C] and arrange popped corn kernels into a large roasting pan.
  • After 5 minutes, remove mixture from heat.
  • Pour hot syrup all over popped corn kernels; mix until well coated.
  • Transfer into preheated for 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes.
  • Leave to cool completely, stirring from time to time.
  • Keep into airtight containers.