Caramel Popcorn Recipe (Made from Scratch)
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup unpopped popcorn about 10 cups popped (See Note)
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start by making the popcorn according to the package directions. Use either the stove-top method or an air popper. Once the popcorn is cooked, transfer it to a large mixing bowl.1 cup unpopped popcorn
- Preheat the oven to 250°F and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with foil and spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, melt the butter.1 ½ cups unsalted butter
- Add the brown sugar and corn syrup to the butter. Stir until combined, then bring the mixture to a boil. Allow it to boil for 3–5 minutes without stirring.1 ½ cups light brown sugar, 1 cup light corn syrup
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until well combined.1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt
- Pour the hot caramel over the popcorn. Gently stir until the popcorn is evenly coated.
- Spread the caramel coated popcorn evenly onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Remove the caramel corn from the oven and spread it out on wax paper. Let it cool completely, then break it into pieces before serving.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup. Actual calories will vary.
- Depending on the method used to pop the popcorn, you may need to add oil which will change the calorie count of the recipe.
- If you don't have a large mixing bowl, an extra large aluminum baking pan will work (similar to the kind that you'd use for potlucks and throw away later). Mix the popcorn and caramel in that pan and stick it straight in the oven.
- Scroll up above the recipe to see the following info:
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- How to Make Caramel Popcorn (with step-by-step photos)
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- Can I use microwave popcorn?
- How can I keep the caramel from firming up too quickly?
- Optional Flavor Ideas
- How to Store Leftovers
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Nutrition Facts
Caramel Popcorn Recipe (Made from Scratch)
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
441
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
15
g
75
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
61
mg
20
%
Sodium
494
mg
21
%
Potassium
82
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
59
g
20
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
49
g
54
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
709
IU
14
%
Calcium
34
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
