Easy Karo Syrup Caramel Popcorn

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    24

  • Calories

    653 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Karo Syrup Caramel Popcorn

This caramel popcorn recipe came from Karo, the corn syrup company. We have been making it for years.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 quarts Popcorn popped
  • 3 cup unsalted mixed nuts (optional)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Karo light or dark corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup margarine or butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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Instructions

  1. In a large shallow roasting pan combine popcorn and nuts. Place in a 250 degree oven while preparing glaze. 
  2. In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, add sugar, corn syrup, margarine, and salt.
  3. Stirring constantly, cook until the syrup reaches the soft-ball stage (234–240°F).
  4. Stop stirring syrup, boil for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda.
  6. Pour caramel over popcorn mixture, stirring to coat.
  7. Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  8. Cool, break apart, and store tightly covered.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 653kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 111g (37%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 134mg (6%) Potassium 510mg (15%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 405IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 4.5mg (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 653 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 653kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 111g 37%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 134mg 6%
Potassium 510mg 11%
Fiber 18g 72%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 405IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 4.5mg 25%

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

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