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Maple Caramel Corn

Maple caramel corn is infinitely better than the store-bought caramel corn or Cracker Jack and has a list of completely recognizable ingredients. No prize. Although really, the recipe is the prize.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 to 10 cups
Calories: 215 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 to 10 cups freshly popped plain popcorn (from about 1/3 cup popcorn kernels)
  • 1/2 to 1 cup roasted salted peanuts
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (121°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the popcorn and peanuts.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
  4. Stir in the maple syrup and salt. Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture reaches 230°F (110°C) on a candy thermometer, anywhere from 3 to 7 minutes. The mixture should flow in a steady stream from the spoon.
  5. Remove the caramel from the heat and very carefully stir in the vanilla and baking soda. The mixture will foam up.
  6. Immediately pour the caramel over the popcorn and peanuts and quickly toss with a spatula until coated.
  7. While the mixture is still hot, use the back of the spatula to spread it in the baking sheet in an even layer. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until the popcorn is light and crisp, about 45 minutes.
  8. Cool briefly before serving. The maple caramel corn will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 215kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 185mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8to 10 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 215kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 185mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 15g 30%

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