Caramel Popcorn Recipe
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Caramel Popcorn Recipe
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Our sweet and buttery caramel popcorn recipe only takes 6 ingredients and is made in the microwave!
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Ingredients
- 2 (3.29-ounce) bags plain popcorn
- ¾ cup butter
- ⅓ cup white Karo syrup
- 1½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Make popcorn and place it in a large bowl. Remove the unpopped kernels.
- Using a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl add the butter, brown sugar, syrup, and salt. Heat in the microwave for 2 minutes.
- Add the baking soda to the melted ingredients. The mixture will foam up. Stir well.
- Pour over popcorn and toss together evenly coating all of the pieces.
- Place the coated popcorn in the microwave for 1 minute and then stir. Place it back into the microwave and heat for another minute. If you want crunchier popcorn, heat it for another minute.
- Allow the popcorn to cool and enjoy!
- Note: If you used salted popcorn, then reduce or omit the added salt.
Notes
- Stovetop instructions. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, Karo syrup, and salt and stir while the mixture comes to a boil.
- Boil the mixture for 5 minutes without stirring it. Add the baking soda and mix to combine everything and remove from the heat. To avoid crystallization, be cautious about scraping the sides of the pot and accidentally stirring in the crystalized caramel.
- Drizzle over plain popcorn in a large bowl, toss to evenly coat, and spread on a lined cookie sheet to cool completely.
- Use an airpopper. Pop 9-10 tablespoons of kernels to yield 18-20 cups of popped popcorn
- 9-10 tablespoons of kernels to yield 18-20 cups of popped popcorn
- Store in airtight plastic bags or containers at room temperature for up to 5 days. The caramel may soften after a few days of being stored. To crisp it up again, place it in the oven set to 250°F for about 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
499kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
799mg
(33%)
Potassium
96mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
64g
(128%)
Vitamin A
851IU
(17%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 499kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 64g | 128% |
| Vitamin A | 851IU | 17% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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