This looks delicious! Also, I want to say thank you for showing your "mistake" when the caramel boiled over - I think a lot of people would have done it the same way, so now we all know! I'm glad that it seems nobody got a bad sugar burn. It would have been very easy to cut that moment out and just say later "don't add the baking soda too soon or it'll boil over", but you left it in for us :)

@Ruthannzimm

5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!!!!

I'm learning a lot from you but mostly, I just love how you speak to your kids! The mutual respect and family time warms my heart! Tell your kids that they're wonderful helpers 😃

@Ruthannzimm

5 ай бұрын

Awe. Thanks so much. We appreciate you!!!

Your channel has become our favorite thing to watch in the evenings. We've been gardening, canning, cooking, etc., for a number of years, but we always learn something new from you. Thank you so much for sharing your information, your family life and your lovely self with all of us. I think it's wonderful how so many people are getting back to basics in life.

Looks delicious. Ruth Ann, I have to say, Y’all are the real deal. You not editing out your spill over was awesome. Showing what can happen was very helpful. Your children’s antics while still helping out was great. I hope y’all have a Christmas and awesome reunion with your family and siblings.

@Ruthannzimm

5 ай бұрын

🥰🥰

@Longfamily3

5 ай бұрын

I thought the same!! Thanks so much for sharing the boil over...and how you handled it. We learn from it all!! So exciting that you are going to be with all of your siblings for Christmas. Such a blessing!! We'll be anxious to hear about it next week!! God Bless and Merry Christmas!

@lorafuhs

5 ай бұрын

❤

I refused to buy any of those holiday popcorn tins today at the grocery store because of all the unhealthy oils and chemical preservatives. So this is exactly the recipe I needed to make my own for gifts. Thank you Ruth Ann! ❤️🎄🍿

@Ruthannzimm

5 ай бұрын

Yes!!! Same here!!!

When you said you will only need 1 cup of butter and he replied “How much butter cups is this?” My heart melted 😫 that was so cute

That looks delicious! You’re such a fantastic Mom Ruth Ann. 🌺

Kendrick is a great helper❤️Actually all the kids are!

I love to make kettle corn in my popper. Its 1/4c sugar, 1/4c oil, 1/2c popcorn, and 1/2-1tsp salt. Dump it all in the pot and keep stiring. Tastes just like the fair but for WAY less.

@tammycraine7493

4 ай бұрын

Do you use white or brown sugar? Thank you!

@susiet2150

Ай бұрын

Now, I want a dedicated stovetop corn popper so I can dump in the sugar/salt at the beginning.

Thanks for the recipe! I wanted to make some for my son without all the additives in the store bought products. You started my day with happy memories of my own childhood, living in the country on my grandmother's farm. Such a peaceful and wonderful place. Wishing a wonderful reunion with your family and safe travels.

I love how Kendrick loves the camera! 😂 your children are all so helpful! The Carmel corn looks delicious! Merry Christmas!

I made 6 gallons of homemade caramel corn this week. My recipe calls for corn syrup and it never occurred to me that maple syrup could be used instead. I bet yours is delicious and I'm sorry I won't be able to try it out until some point next year. I also add cocktail peanuts to mine. Thank you for another wonderful video. Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

@Cassieroll

5 ай бұрын

When do you add the peanuts?

@buckonono7996

5 ай бұрын

@@Cassieroll I pour the caramel over the popcorn and then dump the nuts on top before stirring. They don't stick to the popcorn but are a nice addition. I make it every year because the family all asks for it. I'm really looking forward to trying out the maple syrup version!

I’m so excited, you posted exactly what I needed! I have been looking for recipes that don’t use corn syrup - and here is one I was looking for. Thank you! ~Danielle

@katie7748

5 ай бұрын

Same here! Corn syrup...corn syrup everywhere!!

@kshav62

5 ай бұрын

Have you tried this yet? I am interested to know how it tastes!

I make maple flavored popcorn. After the corn pops, I put it into a large bowl, then melt some butter in the pan and add some maple syrup to it. I pour the maple and butter mixture over the popcorn, add salt and mix it together. It is a little sticky, but does not clump up at all. Delicious! Sometimes I grate some sharp cheddar cheese over the popcorn instead of using maple syrup. Also delicious!

Kendrick showing his cars brought a smile to my face😊. Merry Christmas and happy reunion with the family. I love your attitude even during the messy boil over. So many things going on and everyone helping shows a happy home.

Thank you for showing us and sharing your recipe.. I found myself smiling the whole time I’m watching you and your children making popcorn! A happy home 😊 God is so good. God Bless you all

Wow! Not only did you post exactly what I’ve been looking for for weeks, but your sweet family was such a blessing to me. Being a mom of five, two of them boys, I appreciated the car cameo your son Kendrick did 😂

Hi Ruth Anne and happy new year! Ive just found your channel & love you down to earth work! It's so refreshing to see such wholesome goodness in family love, traditional recepies and the beauty of country living. I live in Perth,Western Australia, where its hot summer now. I love your cooking utensils ,popcorn pot & electric beater.i saw your big dough mixer in the post you did on cinnamon rolls. Im curious to know where you got them & if easy to purchase. I like cooking but im not anywhere good like my Mother who is now amost 86yrs old , born in Italy & immigrated to Australia with her parents & little bro back in 1957. Ive learnt alot from her just watching as a youngster. Its a rea blessing you're passing on to your children (& us wordwide ), what you yoursef learnt from your parents. May God bless you & your family. Im excited to watch future (& past) episodes. ♥️🙏 From Maria ,Australia,🇦🇺🐨

You are such a good Mama. I wish I could just have you teach me how to be more patient and calm!!

Your popcorn looks great! There will be some smiling faces when your family digs into the caramel popcorn. It is so nice that you will all be able to get together this year to share the Christmas holiday. Enjoy all of the visiting and catching up that goes on at these occasions. Merry Christmas!

Girl! You scared me carrying that overflowing boiling pot of syrup! I am thankful you weren’t burned!

What a wonderful surprise! I love caramel corn. Merry Christmas to your and your family. May God richly bless you in the coming year.

I needed to know how to make this, RuthAnn! My adult grandkids have been asking for this. I want to make it for their goodie bags. Eleven grands from 22-29. Six boys and 5 girls. Also, 5 great grands. I have never made caramel in my life, so I’m going to try…thank you. By the way, My daughter’s name is Ruth Ann. We call her Annie 🥰

@Ruthannzimm

5 ай бұрын

Awe. Thanks for this sweet feedback!! I love it

@NannyTam

5 ай бұрын

@@Ruthannzimm Merry Christmas and God bless to you and your sweet family🥰

I love all your antiques you use in kitchen. What great helpers you have. They will know how to make all sorts of things as they grow up. The popcorn looked amazing. To all of you, Have a wonderful safe and healthy Christmas!

I really appreciate how you share the fun times along with the work involved in life on a homestead. Your family looks so happy. May God bless, protect and guide you and your family all the days of your lives.

Ah- The whirlypop, best corn popper for stovetop.

Wow Ruth I believe Kendrick and Harrison have grown at least a foot in the last four months 😮. Popcorn looks delicious Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.God Bless and Please be safe in your travels.🙏🎄😊❤️

@Ruthannzimm

5 ай бұрын

Th maybe grown so much!!!

@user-wj3ix6nz9j

4 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing!!

@catherinebrame3145

3 ай бұрын

I was noticing that, too!!

Yummy! I had never thought of using maple syrup...what a tasty ingredient swap!

Yum! Definitely going to make it with the maple syrup!

Ruthann, I have just recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching for the last couple of weeks. I love your heart! Part of my family on my late father's side live in Iowa and how I miss the summers there as a child. I was born and raised in the city and have longed for the farm life since a child. I am also very glad to see that you make mistakes, I was so afraid you were going to burn yourself with the caramel boiling over..... I have done the same thing before and I know how hot that spill is. I just want to share that I love your content, family values, and you inspire me. Now to keep binge watching your videos.... my down time in the evenings.

Tip you might like: you can pop your corn and put it in paper sacks (paper grocery bags) when your Carmel is ready you pour it over the popped corn, fold the bag closed and shake shake shake the bag until the corn is coated well. Then you can spread it on your trays and bake.

Oh I love caramel popcorn!! Thank you for sharing this recipe. My family, especially my grandbabies, will enjoy making this together. Might be another Christmas tradition. Woohoo!

Those two calves are beautiful! And I like it that you find ways to use healthier ingredients than corn syrup!

Oh I love bonus videos! What a great treat, too!!!

Thank you! You accomplish more in a morning than most of us do all day!❤

Loved seeing the children being children and you being the loving mother to them❤

We LOVE caramel corn. A must each year at the Holiday get togethers. I saw how much room was left in your pan as you put in the soda and Said OH NO!! I knew what was going to happen. Been there done that. 😊

@Ruthannzimm

5 ай бұрын

If I made this more than once a year I probably would’ve remembered too!! 😜😜😜

I've had a recipe I've used for years that doesn't use corn syrup, uses honey instead. I think I'll try yours this year, tho,the maple syrup sounds really good!

Kendrick 's silliness is a Crack up. 😂

My mother was a candy maker and often had her batches start to boil over. She would take a larger tablespoon of cream and drip some of the cream into the boiling candy. Just a few drops settles it right down and of course you don't want to use any more than a few drops at a time. She did it when she made peanut brittle, caramel and fudge. I miss her peanut brittle at Christmas time. It was so delicious and a special treat.

This is one of the most delightful cooking videos ever! My spouse & I give you high marks for being a great videographer & wonderful mother.

Love when we get a bonus video! Thank you

Everyone running (the girls + David) in the sunshine made me smile! So enjoyed the bonus video - thank you, RuthAnn! 🎄 xo

That looks delicious. I think I'm going to try making some for Christmas. I love that you show the little mistakes and messes. Also that you get right in with your hands for some of the chores. Sometimes they are the best tool for the job. You can always wash the hands and clean up the messes.

Thank you for sharing!! We love caramel corn and this will be delicious with the maple syrup. I love watching your videos - so real. The cows getting out and the coating mixture bubbling up and over are normal everyday life. You handled it all beautifully. God bless you and your family.

My goodness. This is definitely a labor of love. I can imagine it’s absolutely delicious ❤❤ It makes me happy to see your smile about being able to share the holiday with your siblings. ❤

Yum! I'm definitely going to try this recipe! My kids are going to love it! I loved seeing the kiddos helping and the amazement in your boys face when watching you cut the cheese curds! ❤

Very excited to try a recipe without corn syrup! This looks delicious

Thank you Ruthann for a wonderful surprise video, what a treat for us 🥰 bless you and all your family and hope you all have a lovely holiday renunion, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Debi and Family in the UK ❤

That looks yummy! I've never made caramel popcorn or seen it made. Also, would love to know more about that cheese!

This is so awesome. I baked banana nut and pumpkin nut breads yesterday and was planning to do more things today. I had everything to make this so I made a double batch. It is absolutely delicious. I tried some and had to make myself put it down!! Thank you so much!! Merry Christmas to you and your family! I hope you have a wonderful time at the reunion. I am so happy for you!

It looks delicious and I am so glad it doesn’t use corn syrup. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you for the recipe and Merry Christmas and God bless you and your family. Praying for safe travels for everyone.

Merry Christmas to the Zimmermans...and thanks for 2023!

Needed a recipe without corn syrup, THANK YOU SO MUCH! Would you please share a link for your butter churn? 🙏💜

This was fascinating to watch. Reminds me of making caramel corn as a kid. Also loved the mix of modern and old world appliances/ fixtures. Also, yes, little guy, the Lego cars are really cool!

Enjoy getting together with your siblings. Family time is so healing and such a treasure. Merry Christmas. Thanks for a fun mid week video.

I’ve never seen a real home popcorn popper!!💕

WOW! It looks so delicious and yummy looking!!!! Thank you so much fro teaching us how to make your carmel popcorn!!! Love that there is no corn syrup!!! You had great help there. Thank you Ruthann fro a great video! God Bless Hugs Liz 😊💕

This is fabulous. I always make carmel corn but add pecans, the maple syrup is a must do for us!🎉❤

The boys do seem a lot taller. Time flies by so quickly. Your daughter is just so “matter of factor”, so sweet. Do you foster children and if so, will you foster this 70 year old woman? I’ve had hip replacement a couple of months ago but I’m sure I can help and be part of your wonderful family. My kids are all grown up. I can teach piano and teach sewing techniques. I will try to earn my keep if fostering an older woman pops up. Merry Christmas! I love watching all of your family and feel like I just live next door.

@Ruthannzimm

5 ай бұрын

Well that sounds like a wonderful fit!!! 🥰🥰

Ruthann, I was making Carmel corn and didn’t have corn syrup and remembered watching your video. Your recipe is more delicious than my original. Thank you! ❤

Happy holiday. The calves are getting so big! Adorable. I love how your kids help in the kitchen. Mine used to love to help too. Now it’s my grandkids that help.

Our recipe for Carmel popcorn is so very similar! I think the only difference is that it has both maple syrup and honey in it instead of the corn syrup & brown sugar.

I hope you have a wonderful time with your siblings, what a nice treat! The caramel corn looks great!

Love the cow wranglers too! ❤❤❤

such a blessing that you will be with your siblings!! I am sure many wonderful memories will be made.

Get a tote for all the popcorn, add the carmalization . You might get better coating. Pur in a nesco roaster.

I just had to subscribe! Since ur my neighbor to the south of me in MN. And ur so sweet to ur kids, loved the cows getting out....that is so relatable! And now I want caramel popcorn 🤤🤤

What a wonderful mid week treat to see your notification.

I would love to have this Carmel Popcorn Recipe

Whatta beautiful family you have :) So nice to have little helpers in the kitchen!

This caramel corn recipe looks so yummy, but I can't eat it because I'm a type 2 diabetic. And this is way too much sugar. But I enjoyed watching you create this delicious caramel corn. Thank you for the video.

Another great recipe video 😋🤤. RuthAnn I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I love seeing the little boys helping out.🎄🎅🙏🫂❤️

Finely grated cheddar cheese over the caramel popcorn is so yummy.

Not being nosy just interested in your life. How many of the children did you adopt or all of them are yours except the one boy? Because you sure don't look like you have had eight children.❤❤❤❤I love watching you. Learning things.

Great cars and wonderful job helping kiddos.

That looks delicious, Merry Christmas 🎄🙏🏽

You're AMAZING! Thank you, its a busy time of year and you're faithfully being a great mama, wife and Utubr

Such a nice surprise, extra video! Loved seeing Kendrick he’s a great helper, like all the children. Nice cars too! Wishing your family a blessed Christmas. ❤️🙏🏻Val C

This is the same recipe that Mom made, minus the exact measurements and soda/ baking. I do add the soda and bake the popcorn, which I think a more modern take on carmel corn. But, just as delicious; Hope you had a wonderful time with your family enjoying good times and carmel corn.

Yum! Caramel popcorn! And those cars 👍👍👍

Just love you and your family! Thank you for the great footage and tips, now and throughout the year. And I see you have a budding drummer, what fun for you! 🙂 I'm married to a drummer and we have a few drum sets on the property (priorities, right?). Merry Christmas to you all!

Thank you RuthAnn and children! That was fun and instructional! I'm looking forward to trying this recipe using maple syrup! Happy Christmas and blessings always! 🤶🎄💜

I’ve been hanging out for a good caramel popcorn recipe, thank you 😊

Kendrick is absolutely adorable.. both boys are adorable.. love watching them work together

Just your families presents is enough give only what you allow the time and patience

You have the patience of a saint!

Cows got out to test taste that delicious Carmel popcorn ❤ Merry Christmas

@Ruthannzimm

5 ай бұрын

Lol

You have a fine crew of apprentice cooks there. I know they will enjoy all of your treats more because they helped to make them. Have a joyful Christmas.

Watching the boys help you in the kitchen blessed my heart and made me smile many times. I also love watching how you interact with your children. I admire it.

I love the stovetop popper. I always use a pan but, a few on the bottom always burn because they don't get stirred enough. Ohio here so I will check with Lehman's. I purchase my popcorn in bulk from Athens, Ohio Shagbark Seed and Mill. Kettle corn is my favorite however, this caramel corn looks delicious!

@pollyfussner350

5 ай бұрын

Oh I'll have to try the Shagbark popcorn. I shop in Athens all the time but haven't been able to find popcorn that I like anywhere that pops nicely since moving in this area 3 yrs ago

@veronicavatter6436

5 ай бұрын

I would get the stainless version at Lehman's if they still have it. I have that one and is the best thing ever

Now that's something I want to do!

It's too bad that all families could not be like yours the kids are so cute. Your a blessing to them. What beautiful popcorn. Even your animals love it.

Oh my goodness. Watched this. Printed the recipe right away and got to work on it today! Sooooooo good!! When you say lightly salt heed the instructions 🙈. I used TOO much 🤦🏻‍♀️. It’s still really really good. Best I’ve ever had and this is actually the first time I’ve ever even tried to make any. Thank you so much for sharing! Blessings to you and yours this holiday season.

What a great recipe! I made this tonight for our Christmas gathering, and it's delicious. Thank you for the bonus. Merry Christmas

It must have smelled fantastic in your home.

I cannot wait to try this. I have been racking my brain trying to figure out one more thing to put into tins for the neighbors and now I have something. Thank you for sharing!!

The boys are growing Such a sweet family Great to see u

Hi, I'm new to your channel and loved this first video of caramel popcorn it looks delicious. I love how you are so mellow with your children. God bless all of you ♥️🙏🏽

I love bonus Wednesday videos❣And since my husband loves caramel popcorn, I will try this recipe and surprise him. Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge and family with us! 🥰