Caramel Brown

Caramel Brown

Celebrate National Popcorn Month with these Caramel Corn Recipes

Did you know October is National Popcorn Month?  I love popcorn whether it is plain hot-air popped or made into other delicious treats.  I don't know about you but I figure since it is National Popcorn Month, what better way to celebrate than with these yummy recipes for Courtside Caramel Corn and Buttery Caramel Corn with Almonds.  These recipes are perfect for snacks, parties, game watching, gift-giving, etc.

COURTSIDE CARAMEL CORN

6 quarts popped popcorn
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda

Place the popped popcorn in a large glass bowl and set aside. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Grease two 13 x 9-inch baking pans; set aside.

In a 2-qt saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter or margarine, corn syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and baking soda; mix well. Pour the syrup mixture over the popcorn and stir until all the corn is well coated. Pour into the prepared pans and bake, uncovered, at 250 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely before storing. May be stored in air-tight containers or plastic zip-top bags.

BUTTERY CARAMEL CORN WITH ALMONDS

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup white corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup coarsely chopped blanched almonds

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Generously grease a baking sheet. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven blend brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and vanilla extract. Cook over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, or until light and foamy. Stir constantly during cooking. Remove from the heat, add the popcorn and stir to coat thoroughly. Stir in the almonds. Spread on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes, stirring once. Cool. Break into bite-sized pieces. Store in a covered container.

Enjoy!

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Dying from brown to caramel blonde?

If i dye my hair from medium brown to a dark, caramel blonde will this work, or will it go to a different colour. Do i need it bleached?

You should be within the limits, you should not dye your hair yourself if you are trying to go more than 3 shades lighter. You should test a hidden piece of hair first, to make sure it won't turn orange. Also, have you considered giving yourself highlights to go caramel blonde?

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