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Caramel Crunch Popcorn

A super fast caramel popcorn recipe that tastes great!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ c popping corn popped (makes a large bowlful)
  • ½ c sugar
  • ½ c butter
  • 1 pinch salt omit if using salted butter
  • 2 Tbsp Lyle's Golden Syrup see Notes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 300ºF (150ºC)
  2. Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. Melt the butter with the remaining ingredients in a small pot over low heat. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 or 2 minutes.
  3. Remove the syrup from the heat and immediately pour over the popcorn in the bowl.
  4. Mix gently with two forks, then place onto a non-stick baking sheet.
  5. Place tray in preheated oven for 5 minutes, remove and turn gently, then place in oven for another 5 minutes or so.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool; break into pieces and enjoy!

Notes

  • Golden Syrup is a British corn syrup alternative which is incredibly delicious and less processed than corn syrup.
  • You may want to make a double batch because it goes quickly!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 203mg (8%) Potassium 13mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 712IU (14%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.04mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 203mg 8%
Potassium 13mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 712IU 14%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.04mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.