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Homemade, Delicious, Caramel Corn

Crispy, golden popcorn coated in a rich, buttery caramel — this homemade caramel corn is sweet, crunchy, and impossible to stop snacking on.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 50 mins
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Cooking Temp: 275  F
Servings: 16
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year, Fall, Game Day, Winter
Description

This homemade caramel corn takes a little time, but is so worth it! Golden, sweet caramel coats fresh popcorn to make an irresistible snack! Gooey caramel with the big flavors of brown sugar, vanilla and butter. Bring it to game day and see how fast it goes!

Ingredients
  • 10 Cups Popped Popcorn (* You can also use bagged pre-popped popcorn or puffcorn)
  • 1 Cup Butter
  • 1 1/4 Cups Light Brown Sugar
  • 2/3 Cup Light Corn Syrup
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla
  • 1 tsp. Baking soda
Instructions
  1. 1

    Butter 1 or 2 baking sheets with sides. Place the popped popcorn on the baking sheets.  You can also use a big roasting pan.

    Preheat oven to 275°.

  2. 2

    Next, melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Once the butter has melted, add the brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla.

  4. 4

    Whisk over medium heat until all the ingredients are combined. Stir often to avoid the any sticking to the bottom of the pan.

  5. 5

    Stirring often, continue heating on medium heat until mixture thickens, turns light in color and starts to slow boil.

  6. 6

    Bring mixture to a rolling boil. The mixture will start to thicken and continuously boil.

  7. 7

    Lower heat and add baking soda. Mixture will immediately foam up and double in size. Continue stirring for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.

  8. 8

    Immediately pour hot mixture over popcorn and gently stir.

  9. 9

    Using 2 wooden spoons and working quickly but gently, mix the popcorn and caramel sauce so that all the popcorn is coated.

  10. 10

    Bake the popcorn for 10 minutes at 275°. You will stir/mix the popcorn and caramel sauce very carefully every 10 minutes (3 times) for a total of 30 minutes in the oven. Be careful not to burn yourself, the caramel corn will be very hot.

  11. 11

    After 30 minutes in the oven, use a wooden spoon to remove the caramel corn from the pans and empty onto parchment paper (or foil). Spread out the caramel corn so all pieces can cool.

  12. 12
    Crispy, golden popcorn coated in a rich, buttery caramel — this homemade caramel corn is sweet, crunchy, and impossible to stop snacking on.

    Let cool for 5-10 minutes. Break apart any really large sections. Enjoy!!

    To store, place in an airtight container. Will stay fresh up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210.93kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.93g20%
Saturated Fat 7.41g38%
Cholesterol 30.5mg11%
Sodium 92.53mg4%
Potassium 30.25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 25.02g9%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 22.02g
Protein 0.58g2%
Vitamin A 97.44 mcg
Vitamin C 0.01 mg
Calcium 15.19 mg
Iron 0.22 mg
Vitamin E 0.45 mg
Vitamin K 1.2 mcg
Thiamin 0.01 mg
Riboflavin 0.01 mg
Niacin 0.09 mg
Vitamin B6 0.01 mg
Folate 1.38 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.02 mcg
Phosphorus 16.37 mg
Magnesium 6.87 mg
Zinc 0.21 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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