Easy Caramel Popcorn Recipe
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Easy Caramel Popcorn Recipe
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Skip the store-bought version, and make this easy caramel popcorn recipe right from the comfort of your own home. Sticky and sweet, it’s perfect for movie night snacking, holiday gifts, and more.
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Ingredients
- 5 TB vegetable oil
- 1 cup good quality unpopped corn kernels
- 1 ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup corn syrup I use half light, half dark
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1 cup salted butter
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat oven to 250F, with rack on lower position.
- Pop Corn Kernels: In a very large heavy pot, add 5 TB oil and 3 corn kernels. Heat on medium-high with lid on and start to listen. Once the first kernel pops, carefully add the 1 cup corn kernels. Shake pan to coat kernels with oil. Place lid slightly ajar to allow steam to escape during popping. Shake pot occasionally during popping. Once the popping slows to 2-3 seconds in between, immediately remove from heat and transfer popped corn into a large roasting pan.
- Warm: Place roaster in oven to keep popcorn warm.
- Create Caramel: In a heavy saucepan, add brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, and butter. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring. Boil 5 minutes, stirring/scraping constantly. Remove from heat and gently add the baking soda and vanilla. Mixture will turn foamy as you stir. Stir until mixture is thickened.
- Coat and Bake: Pour mixture over warm popcorn and stir to coat as much as you can, with popcorn in an even layer. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to coat.
- Cool: Transfer caramel corn to a lined baking sheet to cool. Separate the pieces as much as you can and let cool completely. Serve upon cooling or keep in airtight container.
Notes
- If you’re making double the amount, do it in separate batches. I’ve found that if the roaster is too full with popcorn, it won’t crisp up as nicely.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
331kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
37.7g
(13%)
Protein
0.6g
(1%)
Fat
21.2g
(33%)
Saturated Fat
14.4g
(72%)
Trans Fat
0.6g
Cholesterol
40.7mg
(14%)
Sodium
385.5mg
(16%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37.7g | 13% |
| Protein | 0.6g | 1% |
| Fat | 21.2g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4g | 72% |
| Trans Fat | 0.6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 40.7mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 385.5mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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