Caramel Popcorn Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    357 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Caramel Popcorn Recipe

This caramel popcorn is so delicious, it can only be eaten one way - by the handful! Enjoy a movie at home tonight with this incredibly easy and scrumptious popcorn recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 15 cups popped popcorn with unpopped kernels removed (3 (3.2-ounce) bags)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup salted butter (1 stick)
  • cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 225°F. Spread the popcorn over a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use 2 baking sheets if necessary. Set aside.
  2. To make the coating, in a saucepan or dutch oven set over medium-high heat, melt the sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Be sure to stir it constantly to avoid burning. It will begin to bubble and pull away from the sides of the pan. Continue stirring for about 1-2 more minutes before removing from the stove top. Stir in the baking soda, which will begin to foam in the mixture. Keep stirring until it is well combined.
  3. Pour the mixture evenly over the popcorn and toss the popcorn with a rubber spatula so that each piece is coated in the caramel sauce. Do NOT use your hands! The caramel is VERY hot!
  4. Place the baking sheet in the oven, and bake for 45-50 minutes, stirring the popcorn every 10-15 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven when done, and allow the popcorn to cool. Once it is cool enough, break any large pieces and serve.

Notes

  • Storage: Store caramel popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Is your inner child craving a bag of Cracker Jack? Satisfy that craving by tossing some roasted peanuts in with your popcorn!
  • Be sure not to skimp on the corn syrup. The corn syrup helps caramel coating achieve the desired texture instead of being thin and grainy.
  • If your popcorn happens to go stale, don't be sad! Just put the popcorn back in the oven at 250°F for a few minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 402mg (17%) Potassium 129mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 391IU (8%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 357kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 402mg 17%
Potassium 129mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 38g 76%
Vitamin A 391IU 8%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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