Directions
- 1
Put popped popcorn in large roasting pan.
- 2
In saucepan, heat butter, sugars, corn syrup and salt.
- 3
Cook over medium heat until you reach temperature of 248°.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in baking soda.
- 5
Pour caramel mixture over popcorn stirring to coat all the popcorn.
- 6
Place pan into oven on 250° for 15 minutes.
- 7
Take out and stir.
- 8
Return to oven for 15 more minutes.
- 9
Take out and stir.
- 10
Repeat baking and stirring for 1 hour.
- 11
Stir every 15 minutes.
- 12
Remove from roaster to cookie sheets to cool.
- 13
Store after cooling in airtight containers.
Published July 20, 2026 · straight from the family recipe box, exactly as the family wrote it.
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