Recipe Courtesy AllRecipes.com; Photos Courtesy Kendra Benson
On completely random days, I get the request from Rob for caramel popcorn. I always dread this request because I remember it being a pain to make. But then I make it and it's always easier than I remembered. And it's absolutely worth it. Store-bought caramel-corn can't even come close to this stuff.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 quarts popped popcorn
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 250F, then pop the popcorn. I prefer using a hot oil popper. We also have an air popper, but I think it makes the popcorn have a slight stale texture. Too squeaky, not crisp and fresh. If you use a hot oil popper, use coconut oil. Much tastier.
Pour the popcorn into a brown paper grocery bag. This is the easiest way to mix it all up without making a huge mess. And then you can throw away the bag. Less to clean. Bonus!
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Boil for 4 minutes, without stirring.
Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and baking soda.
As you stir it, you will notice a complete change in the caramel. It will puff up and get more opaque. This is perfect.
Very quickly (and this is usually a 2-person job) pour the caramel over the popcorn in a thin stream, while person #2 is shaking the bag to mix it up. You also may want to take 2 large spoons/spatulas/whatever to mix it in the bag and break up an clumps.
Spread the coated popcorn on rimmed baking sheets in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour.
Remove from oven and let cool before breaking into pieces.
Enjoy!
On completely random days, I get the request from Rob for caramel popcorn. I always dread this request because I remember it being a pain to make. But then I make it and it's always easier than I remembered. And it's absolutely worth it. Store-bought caramel-corn can't even come close to this stuff.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 quarts popped popcorn
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 250F, then pop the popcorn. I prefer using a hot oil popper. We also have an air popper, but I think it makes the popcorn have a slight stale texture. Too squeaky, not crisp and fresh. If you use a hot oil popper, use coconut oil. Much tastier.
Pour the popcorn into a brown paper grocery bag. This is the easiest way to mix it all up without making a huge mess. And then you can throw away the bag. Less to clean. Bonus!
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Boil for 4 minutes, without stirring.
Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and baking soda.
As you stir it, you will notice a complete change in the caramel. It will puff up and get more opaque. This is perfect.
Very quickly (and this is usually a 2-person job) pour the caramel over the popcorn in a thin stream, while person #2 is shaking the bag to mix it up. You also may want to take 2 large spoons/spatulas/whatever to mix it in the bag and break up an clumps.
Spread the coated popcorn on rimmed baking sheets in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour.
Remove from oven and let cool before breaking into pieces.
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Caramel Popcorn
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 quarts popped popcorn
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 250F, then pop the popcorn. I prefer using a hot oil popper.
Pour the popcorn into a brown paper grocery bag. This is the easiest way to mix it all up without making a huge mess.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil for 4 minutes, without stirring. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and baking soda.
Very quickly (and this is usually a 2-person job) pour the caramel over the popcorn in a thin stream, while person #2 is shaking the bag to mix it up. You also may want to take 2 large spoons/spatulas/whatever to mix it in the bag and break up an clumps.
Spread the coated popcorn on rimmed baking sheets in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool before breaking into pieces.
Caramel Popcorn
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 quarts popped popcorn
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 250F, then pop the popcorn. I prefer using a hot oil popper.
Pour the popcorn into a brown paper grocery bag. This is the easiest way to mix it all up without making a huge mess.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil for 4 minutes, without stirring. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and baking soda.
Very quickly (and this is usually a 2-person job) pour the caramel over the popcorn in a thin stream, while person #2 is shaking the bag to mix it up. You also may want to take 2 large spoons/spatulas/whatever to mix it in the bag and break up an clumps.
Spread the coated popcorn on rimmed baking sheets in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool before breaking into pieces.
3 comments:
I'll have to try this for my family.
Looks great! I love caremel corn!
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