Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Baked Caramel Corn

Ingredients:
  • 1 c. oleo
  • 2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 6 qts. popped popcorn
Directions:
1. Melt butter
2. Stir in sugar, syrup, and salt - bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Boil without stirring for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in baking soda and vanilla.
6. Put in 2 shallow pans.
7. Bake at 250 for 1 hr. stirring every 15 minutes.
8. Remove from oven - cool - break apart - store in tightly covered container.


Monday, November 24, 2014

Orange Cranberry Relish

(Recipe from Jane Dugan. This recipe actually convinced me that I 
really do like cranberries!)

1 bag of cranberries (frozen)
1 lg orange
1 c pecans


Process in food processor and mix together. Start with 2 c sugar, cover and place in fridge. Stir occasionally, taste and add sugar to desired sweetness. Needs to be made AT LEAST one day prior to serving, best two.