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Caramel popcorn

Recipe Information

Description:
Caramel popcorn is a delicious American recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 30 minutes of prep time and about 1 hour of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 20 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 20
Preparation Time 30 Minutes
Cook Time 1 Hour
Total Time 1 Hour, 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Popcorn
Category Rice & Grains
Meal Snack
Type Dessert
Cuisine American
Cook Method Baking; Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter

  • 2 cups dark brown sugar

  • ½ cup corn syrup

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 5 quarts popped popcorn

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 250°F.

  • Melt the butter in a medium sized pan over medium heat.

  • Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt to the pan. While stirring constantly, bring the contents to a boil.

  • When boiling begins, allow contents to boil (without stirring) for approximately 5 minutes.

  • Remove the pan from heat. Add the baking soda, salt, and vanilla and mix well.

  • Place the popped popcorn into a large bowl. Pour the contents of the pan over the popcorn in a thin ribbon. Stir popcorn to coat well.

  • Transfer the popcorn into two shallow baking dishes and put in the preheated oven for one hour. Stir the popcorn every 15 minutes.

  • Remove the baking dishes from oven and allow popcorn to cool.

  • When cooled, break into pieces and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 253 cal

  • Total fat: 14g

  • Saturated fat: 7g

  • Cholesterol: 24mg

  • Sodium: 340mg

  • Potassium: 52mg

  • Carbohydrate: 33g

  • Fiber: <1g

  • Protein: <1g