Crunch-Ems Caramel Corn
4 1/2 cups Crunch-Ems cereal (corn, ri ce or combination)
4 cups popped popcorn
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margerine
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Heat oven to 250 degrees F. Mix cereal and popcorn in large roasting pan;
set aside. Heat remaining ingredients to boiling in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until
evenly coated. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every l5 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool; stirring occasionally to break up. Store in
airtight container.
Submitted by Al Smith