4 from 6 votes
The Perfect Crunchy Caramel Corn
Crunchy caramel corn is absolutely divine! This classic crunchy snack delivers on that deep, rich caramel flavor that we all know and love! Eat it at home or on the go...Either way, you're going to be hooked!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
13
cups
Calories:
194 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels uncooked; makes about 13 cups popped
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Pop your popcorn kernels in an air popper machine and pop into a large bowl. Set aside.
- On medium-high heat in a medium saucepan, cook the brown sugar, butter, and Karo syrup. Allow coming to a boil. Add sweetened condensed milk.
- Allow to softly boil for about 3-4 minutes until it gets to the softball stage. Be careful to not cook too long and allow it to burn.
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in baking soda.
- Pour the caramel over the popped popcorn. Mix with a wooden spoon to make sure that it can all be coated evenly.
- Preheat your oven to 250 degrees. Spread the popcorn evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes stirring every 15 minutes. It is ok if there are clumps.
- Remove from the oven and let cool. Break up any clumps and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
102mg
(4%)
Potassium
85mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
141IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 13 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 141IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.