Homemade Caramel Popcorn
User Reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Excellent
Homemade Caramel Popcorn
Report
Making homemade Caramel Popcorn is one of my favorite things to do with the kids! We coat every batch in a thick and buttery caramel sauce made with brown sugar and vanilla, and let me tell you, even my family swears it’s the best they’ve ever had.
Share:
Ingredients
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup butter salted or unsalted
- 1 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Add to Shopping List
Instructions
- Make popcorn per package instructions. Add popped popcorn to a very large bowl.
- Prepare two large baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in soda and vanilla extract.
- Pour over the popcorn, and stir to coat.
- Distribute the caramel in one layer onto the prepared baking sheets and bake stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into smaller pieces. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- The best tip for making homemade caramel popcorn is to work quickly once the caramel is ready. Caramel thickens fast, so I always pour it over the popcorn right away and toss it thoroughly while it’s still hot. This helps coat every kernel evenly before it starts to harden.
- I like to keep the popcorn warm in the oven on low while I make the caramel so it mixes in easier.
- I always take a minute to pick out any unpopped kernels before baking, nobody wants to bite into one of those!
- Make sure you stir constantly until the caramel sauce comes to a boil. Then, do not stir it at all for four minutes.
- Make a double batch and store it in separate baggies so you always have some on hand when you want something super delicious and crunchy. It is perfect for movie nights with the kids.
- Be sure to use baking soda or your caramel will be too hard.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
349mg
(15%)
Potassium
143mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
46g
(92%)
Vitamin A
812IU
(16%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 812IU | 16% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
48 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
