Almost-Famous Caramel Corn

Serves: 6

Eloise Gerhold

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

56

Spice

51

Sweetness

58

Sourness

45

mins

Prep time (avg)

3.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Sugar

2 tbsps

Molasse

1 cup

Raw Peanuts

Directions:

1

Put the vegetable oil and a few test popcorn kernels in a large pot

2

Heat over medium-high heat until the kernels pop, then carefully add the remaining kernels in a single layer

3

Cover and cook, shaking the pot, until there are several seconds between pops

4

Transfer the popcorn to a bowl

5

Lightly oil a baking sheet

6

Wipe out the pot, then add the sugar, corn syrup, molasses, peanut oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the peanuts

7

Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until a candy thermometer registers 290 degrees F, about 8 minutes

8

Remove from the heat and stir in the popcorn until coated

9

Transfer the caramel corn to the prepared baking sheet and let cool, then break into small pieces