Homemade Caramel Corn
Homemade Caramel Corn
Homemade caramel corn is a sweet, crunchy treat that’s impossible to stop snacking on. Fresh popcorn is tossed in a rich, buttery brown sugar caramel, then baked low and slow with regular stirring so every piece gets an even, glossy coating. As it bakes, the caramel sets into a crisp, crackly shell that’s far better than anything from a bag. It’s perfect for movie nights, game days, holiday parties, and packaging up in jars or bags for festive homemade gifts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unpopped popcorn
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 sticks butter
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon butter flavoring
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F. Pop the popcorn and place in a very large oven-safe pot or pan.
- Melt the butter in a heavy pot. Add brown sugar and corn syrup, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in salt, butter flavoring, and vanilla. Stir in the baking soda; the mixture will foam, so work quickly.
- Pour over the popcorn and stir gently but thoroughly until evenly coated, taking care not to crush it.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on wax paper to cool. Store in a large bowl or resealable bags.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 188IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.3mg
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Nutrition Information
(per serving)
Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 188IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.3mg
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and brands.
