Caramel Corn

1. 1

   Spread popcorn out in a 17 x 12 x 2-inch baking pan; set aside.

2. 2

   For caramel mixture, in a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup and the salt.

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   Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture starts to boil.

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   Continue cooking for 5 minutes.

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   Remove caramel mixture from

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   heat; pour over popcorn.

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   Toss quickly to coat.

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   Bake the caramel-coated popcorn in a 300u00b0 oven for 15 minutes.

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   Stir popcorn.

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    Return to oven; bake 5 to 10 minutes more, or until well coated.

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    Gently stir in the peanuts, if desired.

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    Turn caramel popcorn out onto foil. Cool; break up into 1-inch pieces.

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    Store in the Tupperware cereal storer.

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    Makes about 10 cups.

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