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Caramel Puff Corn

The perfect sweet and salty treat! Puff Corn covered in a homemade caramel sauce makes a delicious treat.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 389 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 9 oz bag puff corn
  • 1 c. butter
  • 1 c. packed brown sugar
  • ½ c. light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
  2. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spread puff corn out evenly. Set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan heat butter, brown sugar and corn syrup over medium-high heat, whisking frequently, until it reaches a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
  4. Add baking soda to the mixture. This will cause the mixture to foam. Continue to stir until it is not foaming as much. This will take about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour caramel mixture over the puff corn and stir until evenly coated. Spread out puff corn evenly on a sheet pan.
  6. Place the sheet pan in a preheated oven for 45 minutes. Stir at least every 10-15 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool. Break into smaller pieces.
  8. Store in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to one week.

Notes

  • Remember to get your baking sheet ready with the puff corn on it before you make the caramel sauce. That way, you can pour the hot sauce over it without waiting.
  • When you make the caramel, stir carefully so you don’t splash sugar on the sides of the pan. This can cause the sugar to crystallize and make your sauce grainy. So, stir frequently but gently.
  • Don’t leave out the baking soda! It is an important ingredient in the caramel sauce and keeps the caramel soft even after it cools. If you leave it out, the sauce will harden and be really chewy.
  • It keeps well at room temperature for up to a week! Just keep it in an airtight container. It’s perfect for gifting since it keeps so well!

Nutrition Information

Calories 389kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 311mg (13%) Potassium 107mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 591IU (12%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389

% Daily Value*

Calories 389kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 311mg 13%
Potassium 107mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 591IU 12%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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