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.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Continue cooking for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove caramel mixture from

6. 6

   heat; pour over popcorn.

7. 7

   Toss quickly to coat.

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Stir popcorn.

10. 10

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

11. 11

    Gently stir in the peanuts, if desired.

12. 12

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

13. 13

    Store in the Tupperware cereal storer.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.