Caramel Popcorn

Caramel Popcorn

Great caramel popcorn for any holiday or occasion. If you like chewy popcorn, bake the coated corn a little less.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
5 quarts
Servings:
20

Ingredients

  • 5 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place popcorn in a very large bowl.

Step 2
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring 4 minutes.

Step 3
Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour caramel in a thin stream over popcorn while stirring. Stir until evenly coated.

Step 4
Divide popcorn between two large shallow baking dishes. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour.

Step 5
Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

253
Calories
14g
Fat
33g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 253
% Daily Value *
Total Fat14g 18%
Saturated Fat7g 33%
Cholesterol24mg 8%
Sodium340mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate33g 12%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars24g
Protein1g
Calcium23mg 2%
Iron0mg 2%
Potassium52mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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