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Caramel Corn Recipe

This caramel corn recipe is a sweet and crunchy treat perfect for snacking or gifting.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 10 cups popped popcorn
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup butter unsalted
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Place popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
  3. Boil without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour caramel mixture over popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
  5. Spread coated popcorn onto a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Caramel Corn, Popcorn, Sweet Snack
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