Recipe: Helen's Caramel Corn

Helen Wride's Caramel Corn
(Crispy, Crunchy caramel corn)

Ingredients:
Large bowl of popcorn
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup corn syrup (recipe also works with maple syrup)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soda
1 tablespoon vanilla

Directions:
Pop popcorn, remove old maids and set aside.

In a medium saucepan, melt margarine. Add brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in salt, soda and vanilla. Quickly pour over popcorn and stir to coat. Bake for 1 hour in a 250° oven, stirring every 15 minutes (set the timer).

Number of Servings: The whole darn family and then some!

Cook's Note: If you prefer stickier, less crunchy caramel corn, omit the oven time.