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Homemade Caramel Corn
You can make caramel corn right in your own kitchen! A sweet, crunchy treat that is perfect for sharing, or not! Done in just under an hour, this is great for gift giving as well.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 194 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the popcorn:
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the caramel sauce:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Get prepped
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet or roasting pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
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Make the popcorn
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the popcorn kernels and cover the pot with a lid.
- Shake the pot occasionally to prevent the popcorn from burning. When the popping slows down, remove the pot from the heat. Place in a large bowl.
Make the caramel coating
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until the mixture turns a light golden color, this should take around 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and carefully stir in the butter, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. The mixture will bubble up.
Mix popcorn and caramel coating
- Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn, and gently mix to coat each piece with caramel.
Bake
- Spread caramel coated popcorn on the baking sheet. Bake for about 40-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or so to ensure it cooks evenly.
- Remove from the oven, and let the popcorn cool completely. The caramel will harden as it cools.
- Break it apart and store in an airtight container or serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use an air popper to make your popcorn. Around ½ cup of popping corn will be needed for the full recipe, so you may need to work in batches.You may need 2 baking sheets for thisBe super careful when working with hot sugar, it can burn you!Ensure that the caramel corn is completely cool before storing it to prevent it from becoming soggy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
142mg
(6%)
Potassium
46mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
236IU
(5%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.