Snack

Gwen's Caramel Corn is for Snack.

Gwen's Caramel Corn takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Gwen's Caramel Corn takes 70 minutes to cook.

Gwen's Caramel Corn makes 32 servings.

The ingredients for Gwen's Caramel Corn are:

*2 gallons popped corn
(I usually pop it on the stove using twice as much popcorn as oil until I achieve the desired 2 gallons--which in my case is filling my Tupperware large cake container!)
*2 sticks oleo (any kind will do)
*2 cups brown sugar
*0.5 cup white Karo syrup
*0.5 tsp baking soda
*1 tsp vanilla
*1.5 cup unsalted pecans (or any other desired nut)

Here is how you make Gwen's Caramel Corn:

Pop corn whichever way suits your preference. (do not salt, butter, or flavor in any way) Sort out & discard the unpopped kernels (we call them "Old Maids") Place the popcorn (and nuts) in a large receptacle (enough to hold it all plus have some room for stirring)In medium (2 qt) pan on stove, mix oleo with brown sugar and Karo syrup. Bring to boil stirring to mix. Once it boils, retain heat & stir it constantly for 5 minutes. (Time it...this is an important stage)After 5 minutes, remove from heat and add the soda & vanilla. (Mixture will foam and rise in pan) Stir well.Immediately poor the syrup over the popped corn stirring gently to blend without crushing the kernels.Bake in 250degree oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes so it does not stick or scorch. (This dries the syrup and makes it less sticky.) Cool, then store in airtight container. Note: If you airpop the popcorn, you can save 49 calories per 1 cup serving!Number of Servings: 32Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANDERSONFRRU.

The nutritional information for Gwen's Caramel Corn is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 32
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 197.1

• Total Fat: 11.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 181.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 24.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
• Protein: 1.5 g