Caramel Popcorn
Caramel popcorn is crunchy, buttery, and coated in a glossy homemade caramel that shatters with every bite. Sweet and addictive, it is perfect for movie nights, parties, and fall gatherings. Once you make it from scratch, you will never buy the bagged kind again.
- ⏱ 40 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Party
Ingredients
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 120C (250F) and spread the popcorn on a large baking sheet.
- Melt the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup, then boil for 4 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the baking soda, vanilla, and salt; it will foam.
- Pour the caramel over the popcorn and toss to coat.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool completely so it crisps, then break apart and serve.
💡 Chef's tip
Work quickly when pouring the hot caramel over the popcorn, tossing constantly so every piece gets coated before it sets.
Baking the coated popcorn low and slow after tossing is the secret to caramel corn that is crunchy rather than sticky and chewy.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Protein: 1 g
- Carbs: 34 g
- Fat: 10 g
