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Caramel Popcorn

This homemade caramel popcorn is lightly salted popcorn tossed in a homemade caramel sauce, then baked to perfection. The best caramel corn you'll ever eat, and it's perfect for parties and gift giving!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 224 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 cups salted popcorn popped
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Coat two sheet pans with cooking spray. Place the popcorn in a large bowl.
  2. Cut the butter into 8 slices and place in a saucepan. Place the pan over medium heat.
  3. Melt the butter, then add the brown sugar, corn syrup and salt to the pan.
  4. Increase the heat to medium high, and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously.
  5. Once the mixture comes to a boil, stop stirring and let it cook undisturbed for exactly 4 minutes.
  6. Remove the caramel from the heat. Add the baking soda and vanilla extract, then stir.
  7. Pour the caramel over the popcorn then quickly toss the popcorn in the caramel mixture to coat.
  8. Divide the caramel corn between the two sheet pans. Place the pans in the oven.
  9. Cook for 1 hour. Every 15 minutes, stir the popcorn and rotate the pans from the top to bottom oven racks.
  10. Remove the popcorn from the oven. Cool, then break into pieces and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 224kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 150mg (6%) Potassium 61mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 300IU (6%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224

% Daily Value*

Calories 224kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 150mg 6%
Potassium 61mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 300IU 6%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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