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Easy Caramel Popcorn Recipe
Skip the store-bought version, and make this easy caramel popcorn recipe right from the comfort of your own home. Sticky and sweet, it’s perfect for movie night snacking, holiday gifts, and more.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 15m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 1h👤 Amy Dong📖 chewoutloud
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- pot
- pan
- saucepan
- baking sheet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare
2
Preheat oven to 250F, with rack on lower position.
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Pop Corn Kernels
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In a very large heavy pot, add 5 TB oil and 3 corn kernels. Heat on medium-high with lid on and start to listen. Once the first kernel pops, carefully add the 1 cup corn kernels.
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Shake pan to coat kernels with oil. Place lid slightly ajar to allow steam to escape during popping. Shake pot occasionally during popping.
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Warm
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Once the popping slows to ⏱️ 2-3 seconds in between, immediately remove from heat and transfer popped corn into a large nonstick roasting pan. Place pan in oven to keep popcorn warm.
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Create Caramel
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In a heavy saucepan, add brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, and butter. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring. Boil ⏱️ 5 minutes, stirring/scraping constantly. Remove from heat and gently add the baking soda and vanilla. Mixture will turn foamy as you stir. Stir until mixture is thickened.
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Coat and Bake
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Pour mixture over warm popcorn and stir to coat as much as you can, with popcorn in an even layer. Bake ⏱️ 1 hour, stirring every ⏱️ 15 minutes to coat.
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Cool
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Transfer caramel corn to large parchment-lined baking sheets to cool. Separate the pieces as much as you can and let cool completely. Serve upon cooling or keep in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
calories
331 kcal
fat Content
21.2 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.2 g
sugar Content
36 g
sodium Content
385.5 mg
protein Content
0.6 g
trans Fat Content
0.6 g
cholesterol Content
40.7 mg
carbohydrate Content
37.7 g
saturated Fat Content
14.4 g
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