3 quarts air popped popcorn (½ half cup before popping)
½ cup butter (1 stick)
9 ounces Red Hots or Cinnamon Imperials (1⅛ cups)
¼ cup sugar
⅓ cup light corn syrup
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon baking soda
Directions
Preheat oven to 250°F .
Place popcorn in a large, ungreased, shallow stainless steel bowl (15 inch diameter).
Combine butter, cinnamon candy, sugar and corn syrup in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
Boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
Remove from heat and add salt, vanilla and baking soda; stir well. Mixture will sputter and become thick and foamy.
Pour over popcorn and stir to coat as evenly as possible. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely on waxed paper and break apart. Makes 12 cups.
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