Caramel Corn – – Don’t LOSE this recipe
Learn how to make delicious caramel corn that will be a hit with everyone. This easy recipe combines crunchy popcorn with a sweet caramel coating, creating the perfect snack for movie nights, parties, or just a tasty treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 pans of caramel corn
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Popcorn:
- 7 quarts plain popped popcorn
Caramel Mixture:
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup margarine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional:
- 2 cups dry roasted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Popcorn: Place the popped popcorn into two shallow greased baking pans. Add peanuts if desired.
- Make Caramel: Preheat the oven to 250°F. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, margarine, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
- Add Flavor: Remove from heat, stir in baking soda and vanilla. The mixture will foam. Pour over popcorn, stirring to coat.
- Bake: Bake for 1 hour at 250°F, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool and Store: Spread on waxed paper, cool, then store in airtight containers.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite nuts or dried fruits.
- Be careful when working with hot caramel to avoid burns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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