Description
A delightful snack combining crispy popcorn with decadent caramel, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Popcorn: Pop your popcorn using an air popper or stovetop method, removing any unpopped kernels.
- Make the Caramel: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir gently until combined, then boil undisturbed for 4 minutes.
- Add Baking Soda and Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla extract cautiously, as the mixture will foam.
- Coat the Popcorn: Pour the foamy caramel over the popcorn in a large bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Bake for Crunch: Spread the caramel-coated popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 250°F (120°C) for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool and Store: Let the caramel corn cool completely before breaking into clusters and storing in an airtight container.
Notes
For a fun twist, pair with hot chocolate or apple cider at gatherings. Store in a cool, dry place.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg