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Old Fashioned Caramel Corn
Old-fashioned caramel corn is a classic sweet and salty treat that’s loaded with crunch, homemade caramel, and a great buttery flavor.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 28 cups
Calories: 750 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 28 cups popped popcorn about 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup butter cubed
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 2 cups light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line two large, rimmed jelly roll pans with parchment paper. Lightly spray the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the popped popcorn evenly across the two prepared jelly roll pans.
- Add the cubed butter, corn syrup, sugar, and salt to a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring up to a boil. Let boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Once the caramel syrup has boiled for 5 minutes, remove from the heat and stir in the baking soda and vanilla extra. It will foam up.
- Pour the syrup evenly over the top of the popcorn. Gently stir to help evenly distribute and thoroughly coat the popcorn.
- Place the popcorn in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove the popcorn from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Once cooled, in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Notes
- Storage: Store it in an airtight container or sealed bag at room temperature for up to 1 to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Calories
750kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
141g
(47%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
174mg
(7%)
Potassium
472mg
(13%)
Fiber
21g
(84%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
203IU
(4%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 28cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 750
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 750kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 141g | 47% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 472mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 21g | 84% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 203IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.