LEMON CLOUD POPCORN

Instructions

1. 1

   Place popcorn in 2 greased 15 x 10-inch baking pans.

2. 2

   Keep warm in a 225ºF oven.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil over medium heat.

4. 4

   Stir occasionally until mixture reaches 290ºF on a candy thermometer (soft-crack stage).

5. 5

   Remove from the heat; quickly stir in extract and baking soda.

6. 6

   Pour over warm popcorn.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with lemon peel; stir until well coated.

8. 8

   Store in an airtight container.

9. 9

   Yields 5 quarts.