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Easy Karo Syrup Caramel Popcorn
This caramel popcorn recipe came from Karo, the corn syrup company. We have been making it for years.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 653 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a large shallow roasting pan combine popcorn and nuts. Place in a 250 degree oven while preparing glaze.
- In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, add sugar, corn syrup, margarine, and salt.
- Stirring constantly, cook until the syrup reaches the soft-ball stage (234–240°F).
- Stop stirring syrup, boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda.
- Pour caramel over popcorn mixture, stirring to coat.
- Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Cool, break apart, and store tightly covered.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.