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Homemade Caramel Popcorn

Sweet & Crunchy Homemade Caramel Popcorn You Can't Resist

Homemade Caramel Popcorn is a sweet and salty snack that’s a must-try for movie nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Popcorn Base
  • 10 cups popcorn air-popped or stovetop
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt for enhancing flavor
Caramel Coating
  • 1 cup butter (salted/unsalted) melted
  • 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup can swap with honey or maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or imitation vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to lighten caramel texture

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • medium saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Popcorn Preparation
  1. Begin by popping 10 cups of popcorn using an air popper or on the stovetop, shaking occasionally until popping slows.
  2. Transfer the fluffy popcorn to a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt.
Caramel Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat.
  2. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of packed dark brown sugar and 1/2 cup of corn syrup, allowing to boil for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and mix in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
Coating and Baking
  1. Immediately pour the warm caramel mixture over the popcorn and fold to coat.
  2. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and spread the coated popcorn on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes until golden and crunchy.
  4. Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store your Homemade Caramel Popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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