Outstanding Carmel Popcorn
Simple Outstanding Carmel Popcorn
Popcorn By Definition - According to Merriam-Webster
This popcorn recipe, coated with delicious crispy caramel is an all-time favorite around our place. Easy to make and keeps for months.
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Outstanding Carmel Popcorn is easy to make, tastes delicious and stores well. Try making some today!
- 3 qt popped popcorn (That's around ½ cup kernels)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp corn syrup
- 1 tsp sea salt (Can add a little more if you prefer)
- ¾ tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pop
Pop 3 quarts of popcorn
- Sort
Pick out and discard any un-popped kernels
- Bag
Place all the popped popcorn into a large paper bag
- Mix
In a large microwave-safe container mix the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla together and then microwave on high for 2 minutes
- Stir
Stir well and microwave for another 2 minutes or until boiling
- Mix
Immediately stir the baking soda into the hot caramel. (the caramel will get foamy)
- Combine
Pour over the popcorn in the bag. Fold the top of the paper bag over tightly and shake well
- Microwave
Place the bag in the microwave and cook for 1 minute
- Shake
Shake the bag vigorously and microwave for another 45-60 more seconds but check it at 45 seconds to make sure it’s not burning
- Cool
Pour the caramel corn out onto the baking sheets lined with wax paper or silicone pan liners. Break up and clumps and cool completely
Servings 36
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3g5%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Sodium 110mg5%
- Potassium 226mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 64g22%
- Dietary Fiber 10g40%
- Sugars 7g
- Protein 9g18%
- Vitamin A 4 IU
- Calcium 11 mg
- Iron 2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Some microwave ovens are more powerful than others.
After the caramel corn cools, if it's not crisp, just put it back in the bag and microwave for another 30 seconds or so.
Stored properly in an airtight container this caramel corn will keep for months.
Enjoy!