Homemade Caramel Popcorn Recipe
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Homemade Caramel Popcorn Recipe
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With just a few ingredients, you can make your own caramel popcorn at home! Learn how to make this sweet movie snack the easy way, no corn syrup required.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 15 cups plain popped popcorn about ½ cup unpopped kernels worth
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Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and salt.
- While stirring continuously, bring the butter mixture to a boil. Boil for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Add in the vanilla extract, stirring well to combine. At this point, the caramel should be the hard crack stage (a candy thermometer should read 300°F, or see notes if you don't have a candy thermometer).
- Add in the baking soda and the boil for 1 more minute. The mixture should get very fluffy and foamy. Remove from heat.
- Place the popped popcorn in a very large bowl, and then drizzle the caramel sauce over top. Use a spoon to fold the popcorn until all kernels are covered.
- Pour the caramel corn out onto the prepared baking sheets, and let cool completely.
Notes
- The hard crack stage happens at 300°F. If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can do the cold water test: spoon some of the caramel into a glass of cold water. When the caramel is ready, it will form brittle strands in the water and the strands will break when you bend them.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1.25cups
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
222mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.25cups | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 222mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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