Perfect Homemade Caramel Corn: 1 Delicious Treat
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Create delicious homemade caramel corn with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for movie nights or a sweet treat.
- Author: Lena Maxwell
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10 cups
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture boils.
- Boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk the baking soda until foamy.
- Pour the baking soda mixture into the caramel and stir quickly until combined.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the popped popcorn.
- Toss gently to coat the popcorn evenly.
- Spread the caramel corn in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Let cool completely before breaking apart.
Notes
- Ensure your popcorn is freshly popped for the best texture.
- Stirring the caramel while boiling can prevent crystallization.
- The baking soda makes the caramel airy and less dense.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg