Baked Caramel Corn
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Baked Caramel Corn
Description
The Baked Caramel Corn recipe begins by popping popcorn using your preferred method and placing it in a large bowl. A caramel sauce is prepared by boiling butter, light corn syrup, brown sugar, and salt until smooth, then adding vanilla extract and baking soda which helps aerate and lighten the caramel. Salted peanuts are stirred into this sauce before combining with the popcorn to evenly coat each piece.
The coated popcorn is spread on parchment-lined baking sheets and baked at a low temperature with stirring every 15 minutes for one hour. This slow baking process caramelizes the sugar evenly, resulting in a crisp, crunchy texture without burning. After baking and cooling, the caramel corn can be stored in airtight containers to maintain freshness.
The mix of sweet caramel and salty peanuts balances flavor, while the soda and vanilla add lift and aroma to the coating. This treat provides a crunchy, sweet, and nutty snack suitable for gatherings, movie nights, or gifting.
Ingredients
- 1 c. Popcorn popped, unpopped
- 2 c. brown sugar
- 1 c. butter
- 1/2 c. light corn syrup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 c. peanuts salted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line to large roasting pans or baking sheets (with sides) with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Prepare popcorn using your preferred way of popping i.e. stove top, air popper etc. Put popped popcorn in large bowl and set aside.
- Boil butter, syrup, brown sugar and salt in saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Take off heat and add vanilla and soda. Mix thoroughly. Add peanuts and stir to combine.
- Pour mixture over popped popcorn in large bowl. Stir to combine. Pour the popcorn onto prepared pans and bake in the oven at 250 degrees for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes.
- Spread out on parchment paper and let cool. Store in air tight containers or ziplock bags.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 295IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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