Grandma's Caramel Popcorn

• butter↗1 cup
• hard packed brown sugar2 cups
• Karo light corn syrup↗1⁄2 cup
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• caramel flavoring↗1 teaspoon
• popped popcorn6 quarts

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in large pot; stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Continue to boil for 5 minutes WITHOUT stirring.

3. 3

   While boiling - place popped corn in 2 extra-large shallow baking pans.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   Remove butter and sugar mixture from heat and stir in baking soda, vanilla & caramel flavorings.

6. 6

   Pour over popped corn and stir well to coat.

7. 7

   Bake in 250F oven for 1 hour; stir every 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Preparation & cooking time does not include popping the corn.