Learn how to make caramel popcorn at home!
Popped popcorn | 5 Cup (80 tbs) | |
Unsalted butter | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
Packed brown sugar | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
Vanilla extract | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Baking soda | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon |
GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 250F.
2. Line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper before you begin cooking.
MAKING
3. Place the popped popcorn into a large, heat-proof mixing bowl. Make sure you have no un-popped kernels in the bowl.4. Melt the butter in a medium sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Mix in the sugar, and bring to a boil. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan continuously.5. Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla, baking soda, and salt. The mixture will bubble up a lot, this is okay. Continue stirring until the caramel is thick and glossy.6. While stirring the popcorn, slowly pour the caramel over the popcorn. This is easiest if you have a partner help you. Stir until all the kernels are coated.7. Spread the popcorn onto the baking sheet in an even layer.8. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, and breaking up any large clumps.9. Let the caramel corn cool completely before serving.
SERVING
10. Serve as a snack.
Serving size
Calories 264Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18 g27.7%
Saturated Fat 11 g55%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 174 mg7.25%
Total Carbohydrates 25 g8.3%
Dietary Fiber %
Sugars 22 g
Protein %
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet