*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Velma's Caramel Popcorn

Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Snacks                           Popcorn

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           Brown sugar
     1/4  cup           White corn syrup
     1/2  cup           Butter
     1/4  cup           Cream of tartar
     1/4  teaspoon      Salt
     1/2  teaspoon      Baking soda
     1/2  cup           Popcorn -- popped
   1      cup           Pecans; chop -- toasted

Put the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, cream of tartar and salt in
a heavy saucepan. Melt over medium heat and bring to a boil. Boil 5
minutes. remove from heat and add the baking soda. Stir well. Pour
over the popped corn and pecans. Stir well. Put in a baking pan and
bake at 250~ for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour onto
buttered cookie sheets to cool

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