Homemade Caramel Popcorn
Caramel Popcorn is sweet with just the right balance of crunch and chewiness! Prepare a huge batch of this favorite snack for your next movie night!
Servings 10 cups
Calories 462kcal
Ingredients
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 cup butter salted or unsalted
- 1 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Make popcorn per package instructions.
- Prepare two large baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
- Add popped popcorn to a very large bowl.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in soda and vanilla extract.
- Pour over the popcorn, and stir to coat.
- Distribute the caramel in one layer onto the prepared baking sheets and bake stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into smaller pieces.
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Nutrition
Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 812IU | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg