Friday, May 28, 2010

Carmel Popcorn...in the microwave!

A quick, easy, delicious treat!
Serves10
Prep Time5mins
Cooking Time5mins
Ingredients
3 (3ounce) bags of plain or light microwave
popcorn
1/2c butter
1/4c light corn syrup
1c brown sugar
1t vanilla
1t white vinegar
1/4t baking soda
1 lg brown grocery store bag
Method
Pop all bags of popcorn in micorwave and remove
uncooked corn. Put popcorn in paper bag. Set aside.
Heat butter and syrup in microwave proof bowl for
1 minute. Add brown sugar and stir until smooth.
Add vanilla and white viegar, stir, and then
microwave for 3 minutes. Add soda and stir at
least 1 mintue until foamy.
Take paper bag with popcorn and pour microwave
syrup on top of the popcorn, stir until popcorn is
coated. Roll bag closed and put back in
microwave for 1 minute. Take bag out and shake
vigorously. Microwave for a 2nd time for
1 minute. Take bag out and shake, then
microwave for a 3rd time. Shake again
(it should feels as if the bag may rip, this will
ensure all the popcorn is covered with the syrup).
Pour onto wax paper and let cool.

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