5.0 from 3 votes
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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 357 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 15 cups popped popcorn with unpopped kernels removed (3 (3.2-ounce) bags)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup salted butter (1 stick)
- ⅓ cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- Place the baking sheet in the oven, and bake for 45-50 minutes, stirring the popcorn every 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven when done, and allow the popcorn to cool. Once it is cool enough, break any large pieces and serve.
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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
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
% 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.