Caramel Corn
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Caramel Corn
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Ingredients
- 1 package microwave popcorn 3 1/2 oz. size yielding 10 cups
- 6 Tablespoon butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 2 Tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to make clean up easier.
- Pop the popcorn. Sort through it after it is popped to get rid of unpopped kernels.
- Mix together the butter, brown sugar,corn syrup, water and salt.
- Heat the mixture slowly until the butter has completely melted. Then raise the temperature to medium high and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Continue to stir for 4-5 minutes while the mixture simmers.
- Remove the pan from the burner and quickly stir in the baking soda and vanilla.
- Pour the caramel over the popcorn in the bowl. Stir in the peanuts and mix thoroughly.
- Spread the mixture onto the rimmed baking pan and bake for about an hour, stirring three times during the hour.
- Let it cool and put into decorative bags.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
580kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
75g
(25%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
454mg
(19%)
Potassium
285mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
70g
(140%)
Vitamin A
525IU
(11%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 580 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 580kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 70g | 140% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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