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Caramel Popcorn

This caramel popcorn is easy to make and comes with a flood of childhood memories!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: popcorn
Servings: 12
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Butter
  • 1 1/4 Cups Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Light Corn Syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt unless you used bagged popcorn which is already salted
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda heaping
  • 10 Cups Popcorn popped
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium high heat.
    1/2 Cup Butter
  • Add the brown sugar and syrup and bring to a boil then turn down to a simmer and allow to cook for 5 minutes. Begin to stir every 30 seconds for another 4 minutes (up to 6 min depending on desired color.)
    1 1/4 Cups Brown Sugar, 1/4 Cup Light Corn Syrup
  • Carefully add the vanilla, salt and baking soda while stirring. This will make it boil up so use a large pot and stand back.
    1/2 teaspoon Vanilla, 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • Cook about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Pour over the popcorn and stir until it is evenly coated.
    10 Cups Popcorn
  • Spread the popcorn onto a nonstick prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the caramel corn has turned a deep amber color. Remove the caramel corn from the oven and transfer to the counter lined with parchment or wax paper to cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Notes

Store in an airtight container

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 254IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg