4.6 from 21 votes
Caramel Corn
Homemade Caramel Corn-sweet and crunchy caramel corn is easy to make and always a favorite snack! It’s a great make-ahead recipe for a parties, game day, movie nights, or gift giving!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
194 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 cups Popcorn popped
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- sea salt for sprinkling on popcorn, optional, flaky
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat baking mats. You can place the popped popcorn on the baking sheets and put them In the oven while you make the caramel so the popcorn Is warm. Warm popcorn will make it easier to coat the popcorn In caramel.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar, corn syrup, and salt; and stir until smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Once the mixture is boiling, let it boil for 4 minutes without stirring.
- Remove immediately from the heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up.
- Transfer the warm popcorn into a very large bowl or 2 bowls. Pour the hot caramel over the popped corn. Use a spatula to gently stir until the popcorn is well coated.
- Transfer the popcorn back to the prepared baking sheets, making sure the popcorn is in an even layer.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, to make sure the caramel is evenly coating all the popcorn.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sea salt, if desired. Let the popcorn cool on the baking sheets. Enjoy!
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Notes
- I use air popped popcorn, but you can use microwave popcorn or pop it on the stove.
- Store caramel corn in an airtight container on the counter for 2 to 3 weeks.
- You can double this recipe, but don't overcrowd the pans, just use 4 pans.
Nutrition Information
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
220mg
(9%)
Potassium
57mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
254IU
(5%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 254IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.