Homemade Caramel Corn
A delightful recipe for homemade caramel corn that transforms simple popcorn into a crunchy, sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels according to package instructions and place in a large bowl.
- Create the caramel sauce by combining sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a saucepan and stirring until it boils.
- Boil the mixture for 4-5 minutes until it turns a deep amber color.
- Add baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract to the caramel and stir quickly.
- Coat the popcorn with the caramel, mixing gently to avoid crushing.
- Cool the coated popcorn on a baking sheet until set, then break apart and serve.
Notes
Store any leftover caramel corn in an airtight container for up to a week. Refresh in the oven if it loses its crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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