Crunch and Munch Caramel Popcorn

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 40 mins

  • Servings

    16

  • Calories

    365 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Crunch and Munch Caramel Popcorn

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5 quarts Popcorn
  • 4 ounces butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup you can use light or dark
  • 1/8 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups shelled peanuts
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 F. 
  2. Spray a large turkey roaster with cooking spray. Pop the corn in microwave, and remove all unpopped kernels and pour into the roaster. Pour two cups peanuts on the top and try not to let too many fall to the bottom. (If they fall to the bottom, they do not get syrup and will not adhere to popcorn.) 
  3. Melt butter in large saucepan (large pan; because it foams up at the last step and you need that extra size). To that, add Brown Sugar, Karo Syrup and Salt. Keep stirring and bring to a boil. Do not leave syrup unattended at any time. When it starts to boil, let it boil for 2 minutes undisturbed (no stirring allowed). 
  4. Make sure you time it otherwise the sugar could burn. Then, turn off the burner but leave the pan on heat. Add vanilla and stir slightly until it boils again. Remove pan from heat and add soda, stirring vigorously to distribute evenly. Be careful not to let it overflow because the soda will make it foam up. While it is still foaming up, pour syrup over peanuts/popcorn and use the large wooden spoon to mix thoroughly to ensure all pieces are coated with syrup. Put roaster in the oven for up to 1 hour, 15 minutes. 
  5. Stir mixture every 15 minutes until it begins to feel crunchy, then flatten popcorn down on cold counter top and let rest for about 30 minutes (or until cooled). After 30 minutes break into clumps and put in airtight jar or bag. Humidity will make product soggy if you leave overnight. If this should happen, just repeat oven procedure until it gets crunchy again. Be extremely careful when working with the hot syrup. Its temperature is very high and can cause serious burns if spilled. This snack can also be made way ahead of time if kept in an airtight container. It keeps very well! But… hide it or it will be gone before you know it. Thanks to dewdropflower for sharing this recipe!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 365kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 274mg (11%) Potassium 258mg (7%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 245IU (5%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 365 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 365kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 274mg 11%
Potassium 258mg 5%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 245IU 5%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

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

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