• best caramel corn originally from Orangette.blogspot.com

- Newman’s Own brand microwave popcorn in the “natural” flavor. - Be sure to have a whisk and a rubber spatula close at hand. You’ll need them both on short notice. - Before you begin cooking the caramel, measure out the baking soda and the vanilla, and chop the peanuts. You won’t have time to do it later. - Do not try to make this recipe without a candy thermometer. - If you plan to give this popcorn as a gift, know that it looks very handsome, and keeps nicely, in a Mason jar.

1 (3½-ounce) package plain (unbuttered natural flavor) microwave popcorn1 cup packed light brown sugar ¼ cup light corn syrup6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted ¼ tsp. salt ½ tsp. baking soda2 tsp. vanilla extract1 cup lightly salted peanuts, rou...