Description
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Caramel Corn, a sweet and crunchy snack perfect for any occasion. This simple recipe combines freshly popped popcorn with a rich caramel coating, creating a delightful treat that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn:
- 10 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup kernels)
Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare popcorn: Spread the popped popcorn on the baking sheet, removing any unpopped kernels.
- Make caramel sauce: In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Boil without stirring for 4–5 minutes.
- Add flavorings: Remove from heat, stir in baking soda and vanilla extract.
- Coat popcorn: Pour hot caramel over popcorn, toss to coat evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let cool, break into clusters, and enjoy!
Notes
- For added crunch, mix in 1 cup of roasted peanuts or almonds before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
