Microwave Caramel Pop Corn

Yields 6-8 servings

Tools Required:

3 Qt or Larger Heavy Bottom Pot with Lid
Brown Paper Bag
Microwave Safe (glass) mixing bowl, 4 cup minimum
2 Sheet Pans
Waxed Paper or Foil

Ingredients:

1/3 C Popcorn Kernels
3 TB Canola Oil
1 C Brown Sugar
½ C Butter, salted
½ tsp Salt
¼ cup White Karo Syrup
½ tsp Baking Soda

Directions:

Step 1  To pop kernels on stovetop, pour oil and popcorn kernels into pot and cover with lid.  Place pot over medium heat and shake gently.  Keep covered. When popping stops, remove pan from heat and carefully pour popcorn into brown paper bag. 

Step 2  In microwave safe bowl (1 QT minimum size), stir together brown sugar, butter, salt and Karo syrup.  Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until butter has melted.   Remove form microwave, add baking soda and stir well. Mixture will become foamy.  Pour mixture into bag over popcorn.  Roll bag shut and shake well to cover popcorn.  Return bag to microwave and cook on high for 1 minute. Remove bag and carefully shake bag.  Repeat this process 3 times. 

Step 3  Carefully open bag and pour caramel coated popcorn onto waxed paper. Let cool.  Store in air tight container