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Caramel Corn

Caramel Corn is an easy treat that your whole family will love! Made with simple ingredients, this recipe is a winner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy snack, popcorn recipe, sweet popcorn
Servings: 28 servings
Calories: 98kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 14 cups popped popcorn (112 grams)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (213 grams)
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup (118.294 ml)
  • 1/2 cup butter (113 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 250 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the popped popcorn onto the baking sheet, picking out any unpopped kernals. Set aside.
    14 cups popped popcorn
  • Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy bottomed pan. Bring to a boil and then boil for 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from the heat and mix in the baking soda and vanilla, stirring well.
    1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup corn syrup, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pour over the popcorn. Bake for 1 hour, mixing three times during baking.
  • Remove from the oven, mixing one more time. Allow to cool completely.
  • Break up and store in an airtight container.

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Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg