Recipe(tried): Sister Mabel's Super Caramel Corn, Nacho Popcorn, Garlic and Parmesan Popcorn

Karen, here is three recipes for popcorn that I have made for years (especially the caramel). I hope you try these recipes (at least try the caramel, it's wonderful). Let me know how you like it!!!

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SISTER MABEL'S SUPER CARAMEL CORN

2 cups light brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup butter or margarine
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
6 quarts popped corn

Place popped corn in a large buttered or greased( Pam) bowl. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.

In a large saucepot, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, cream of
tartar and salt. Boil rapidly on medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 260 degrees F on a candy thermometer.

Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda, stirring to mix thoroughly (mixture will foam up, keep stirring ). Immediately pour mixture over popped corn and stir to coat corn well. Place coated corn in a large buttered roasting pan or sheetcake pan.

Bake caramel corn 1 hour in a 200 degree F oven , stirring every 15 minutes.

Keep caramel corn in a tightly covered container. If it becomes sticky and soft, place in oven again for a few minutes.

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NACHO POPCORN
Makes 10 cups

Careful... this is spicy but good!!

1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (flakes)
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 cup margarine or butter,melted
10 cups warm popped corn
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, red pepper, cumin and butter. Gently toss butter mixture with the popped corn, coating evenly. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over seasoned corn, tossing to coat evenly.

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GARLIC AND PARMESAN POPCORN

3/4 cup popcorn kernels, popped
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 to 2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 to 1 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
Salt, to taste, optional

Toss popped corn with the parmesan cheese, garlic and cayenne. Add salt if desired.