Caramel Popcorn Recipe

I normally prefer my caramel popcorn on the crunchy side. However, I do feel a bit of joy whenever I come across the chewy ones! For this reason, I always bake half the batch and let the other half harden while sitting on the countertop, these are the chewy ones!

Now, go grab some clear treat bags and cute ribbons and you’ve got a wonderful food gift! Or do like I do and gift it to yourself!

Best Caramel Popcorn (Chewy or Crunchy)

Old-fashioned stove-top popcorn covered in a sweet, buttery homemade caramel sauce! Make it crunchy or chewy!

Prep: 20min

Total: 50min

Yield: 8

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ⅓ cup popcorn kernels
• ½ cup unsalted or salted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup light corn syrup
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda

Instruction:

1. Place popcorn in a very large bowl, large pot or roasting pan (You’ll need lots of space to coat the popcorn in caramel) Keep the popcorn warm if you can.
2. Store in an airtight container.

Easy Homemade Caramel Corn

Our Easy Homemade Caramel Corn is a family favorite. It is super yummy and super easy. And you don’t need Corn Syrup for this recipe.

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Ingredients:

• 10 Cups of Popped Popcorn
• Salt
• 1 Cup Butter (Sweet Cream Salted)
• 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
• 2 tsp. Vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

Instruction:

1. Make popcorn.
2. Salt popcorn and set aside.
3. Melt 1 cup of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
4. Add 1 cup of brown sugar and stir until thoroughly mixed.
5. Stirring continuously, bring the butter and sugar mixture up to a boil on medium heat.
6. When it reaches a boil allow it to cook for 5 minutes without stirring on medium heat.
7. Add the 2 tsp. of vanilla at the 4 minute mark and stir to mix.
8. Continue to boil for one addition minute and then add the 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
9. Drizzle the caramel mixture over the popcorn. Use a spoon to gently fold the popcorn with the mixture until the kernels are all covered.
10. Pour the popcorn out onto a cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil or a silpat liner.
11. Let the popcorn cool.
12. Serve.

Caramel Popcorn

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!

Prep: 10min

Total: 60min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 322 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 197 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 53 g, Trans Fat 0.3 g, unSaturated Fat 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 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

Instruction:

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

Caramel Popcorn recipe || Sweet popcorn

FAQ

How to make popcorn with caramel?

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
2. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper. …
3. Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. …
4. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. …
5. Remove from the heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla.
6. Immediately drizzle caramel over popcorn.

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