Best Caramel Popcorn Not Too Sweet Or Sticky Recipes

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CARAMEL POPCORN



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Easy Homemade Caramel Popcorn has just the right crunch and chewiness that you want, without sticking to your teeth. It's everything you hope for in the best caramel corn recipe!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups popped popcorn ((about 1 microwaveable bag, or 1/4 cup kernels))
6 Tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
6 Tablespoons light karo syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda ((heaping))
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Add popcorn to a large pan, spread out in an even layer.
  • Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once melted, stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt until smooth.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. As soon as the caramel starts to gently boil, boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla.
  • Immediately drizzle caramel over popcorn. Toss gently with a spatula until the popcorn is evenly coated.
  • Bake at 200 degrees F for 45 minutes, stirring the popcorn every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 197 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 53 g, TransFat 0.3 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CARAMEL POPCORN



Caramel Popcorn image

I got this recipe years ago from a neighbor and loved it! It's great at parties and gift giving at Christmas. Makes lots!

Provided by Carol

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 -2 gallon prepared popcorn
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 cup corn syrup or 1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup peanuts (Optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250.
  • Prepare popcorn and set aside.
  • In a sauce pan bring to a boil brown sugar, butter and syrup.
  • Boil at a slow boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
  • Remove and add baking soda, salt, vanilla and peanuts.
  • Pour over popcorn and toss.
  • Lay out on greased cookie sheets and bake for 1 hour stirring every 20 minutes.
  • Store in Large Zip Lock Bags.

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