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 :)

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 😃

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.

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. 🌺

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.

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.

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! ❤️🎄🍿

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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 😂

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!

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.

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

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

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

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,🇦🇺🐨

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

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.🙏🎄😊❤️

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 🥰

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

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

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

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.

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!

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!

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. 😊

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!

Ah- The whirlypop, best corn popper for stovetop.

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

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

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. ❤

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.

The car close-ups was funny. Too cute.

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.

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! ❤

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Love when we get a bonus video! Thank you

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 ❤

You’re videos are the best!

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! ❤

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!

Yum thank you for the recipe.

Yum! Caramel popcorn! And those cars 👍👍👍

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.🎄🎅🙏🫂❤️

Thank you for this recipe.

Thank you for all your videos! Merry Christmas to you and your precious family!!!!

Thanks for showing that recipe!!

Good job Kindric looks so good

The “did you wash your hands” 🤣 Me every time my children come and touch any food in the kitchen 😂 such a mom quote!

Thank you it looks so good.

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

Great cars and wonderful job helping kiddos.

Thank you for the recipe. Merry Christmas

Perfect timing! Thank you! ❤😊

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.

Looks delicious! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

I love seeing the little ones in the kitchen with you.

I am so excited to see you in the middle of the week. Love you and your family

Thank you!!!!! I’m making this for last minute gifts!!❤️❤️❤️

Love the cow wranglers too! ❤❤❤

So excited to see a midweek video ❤ merry Christmas!

Just what I was looking for. Thank you! Merry Christmas!

What a wonderful mid week treat to see your notification.

Wow. That was awesome.

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

Looks delicious & will have to try it. Thank you

I must try this! Thank you, Ruth & Merry Christmas to you all! 🤍

Yum, Merry Christmas and enjoy your family reunion.

Merry Christmas to the whole family!

Looks yummy!

This is fantastic! Merry Blessed Christmas to all of you!

Thanks for sharing 🌲 Merry Christmas

It looks delicious!

Yummy!!! Looks sooooo good!! Merriest of Christmases to each of you!!!😊

Thanks for giving us extra videos this month i appreciate it very much ❤❤❤❤❤

Thanks for the recipe. It looks delicious! 🥰

Loved this video! I truly love Carmel Popcorn!

They are fantastic helpers.

You are a blessing. God bless you and your family

Thank you for sharing the recipe. It was fun to watch!

Yum! I love how everyone works together. Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family!

Looks so good Merry Christmas to you all 🥰🇦🇺

Thank you for these recipes. I’ve learned a lot from you and I’m in my 70s.

I just love the things you share. Thank you

Thank you for sharing your life with us! Merry Christmas.

I love your videos! You are so sweet and the best mom! Sending love and blessings ❤️🙏🏼

I love all of this so much. Everything looks amazing! I'd love to spend Christmas here

That looks delicious, Merry Christmas 🎄🙏🏽

I love Carmel popcorn. Merry Christmas