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Ingredients
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1 cup unpopped popcorn
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 cup white sugar
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1 pinch salt
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2 tablespoons butter
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½ cup dark corn syrup
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½ cup water
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½ tablespoon distilled white vinegar
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½ teaspoon baking soda
Directions
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Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to a 4 quart saucepan, and heat over high heat. When oil is hot, add 1/2 cup of popping corn. Keep pan moving constantly. When corn stops popping, remove from heat. Repeat until all corn has been popped. Place popped corn into a buttered bowl.
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In a 3 quart saucepan, combine sugar, salt, butter, dark corn syrup, and water. Stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in vinegar. Boil sugar mixture to hard ball stage, 248 degrees F (118 degrees C). Remove caramel from heat. Stir in soda. Beat to thoroughly dissolve the soda.
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Pour hot caramel over popcorn, and quickly stir into popcorn; work quickly for the caramel sets up fast. Spread out on wax paper to cool. Store in a tightly covered container.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
243 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
48g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 243 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
Sodium 121mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate 48g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
Total Sugars 25g | |
Protein 3g | 5% |
Calcium 6mg | 0% |
Iron 1mg | 3% |
Potassium 67mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.