Lemon Cloud Popcorn

Lemon Cloud Popcorn

Ingredients:
4 1/2 qt. popped popcorn
2 C. sugar
1/2 C. light corn syrup
1/2 C. water
1 T. lemon extract
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel

Directions:
Place popcorn in 2 greased 15 x 10−inch baking pans. Keep warm in a 225ºF
oven.
Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a
boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally until mixture reaches 290ºF on a candy
thermometer (soft−crack stage).
Remove from the heat; quickly stir in extract and baking soda. Pour over warm
popcorn. Sprinkle with lemon peel; stir until well coated. Store in an airtight
container. Yields 5 quarts.
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