Microwave Caramel Popcorn Recipe
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Microwave Caramel Popcorn Recipe
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This crisp, flavorful caramel popcorn recipe makes fabulous nostalgic holiday gifts.
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Ingredients
- 12 cups popped popcorn from about 1/2 cup kernels
- 2 cups cashews optional
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Large paper grocery bag
Instructions
- Pour the popcorn and nuts in a large paper grocery bag. Be sure to pick out any un-popped kernels. Place the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt and vanilla in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir, then microwave another 2 minutes, until boiling.
- Immediately stir in the baking soda and pour over the popcorn, in the bag. (The baking soda will cause the caramel to foam up.)
- Fold the top of the paper bag over a couple times and shake well. Place the bag in the microwave and cook for 1 minute. Shake the bag vigorously again and microwave for 45-60 more seconds. Check at 45 seconds to make sure it's not burning.
- Open the bag and pour the caramel corn out on waxed paper. Break up clumps if needed. Cool completely to harden. *Every microwave is a little different. After the caramel corn cools completely, if it does not crisp up, put it back in the bag and microwave for another 30-45 seconds.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
636mg
(27%)
Potassium
196mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
195IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 636mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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