Homemade Caramel Corn

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    532 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Caramel Corn

This classic Christmas treat can be made with a variety of mix-ins for a fun and festive treat!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 quarts Popcorn about ¾ cup kernels, popped
  • 1 cup butter
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups pecans or peanuts, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
  2. Melt butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and let simmer 5 minutes without stirring.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda.
  4. Pour over popped corn (and optional mix-ins) and mix well to combine.
  5. Spread mixture over two 9x13 pans and bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 532 (27%) Carbohydrates 82g (27%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 591mg (25%) Potassium 122mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 70g (140%) Vitamin A 709IU (14%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 532 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 532 27%
Carbohydrates 82g 27%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 591mg 25%
Potassium 122mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 70g 140%
Vitamin A 709IU 14%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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