Caramel Popcorn Recipe Homemade Treat
Caramel Popcorn Recipe Homemade Treat is sweet, crunchy and perfect for snacks. It is easy to make at home with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 10 cups popped popcorn about ½ cup unpopped kernels
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
- 2 cups brown sugar packed
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pop the Popcorn
- Pop popcorn using an air popper or stovetop method. Remove unpopped kernels. Place in a large mixing bowl.
Melt Butter
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until fully liquid. Stir continuously to prevent browning.
Add Sugar and Syrup
- Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt to melted butter. Stir well until smooth.
Boil Caramel
- Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Stir constantly for 4-5 minutes to avoid burning.
Remove from Heat
- Take the caramel off the stove. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes. Add vanilla and baking soda. Stir well.
Coat Popcorn
- Pour caramel over popcorn. Use a spatula to stir and coat each piece evenly.
Bake Popcorn
- Spread coated popcorn on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Stir Occasionally
- Every 15 minutes, stir popcorn gently to coat evenly and prevent clumping.
Cool Completely
- Remove popcorn from oven. Let cool completely. Caramel hardens as it cools.
Break into Pieces
- Once cooled, break popcorn into clusters. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter for balanced sweetness.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Mix in chocolate chips or nuts after baking.
- Use half brown sugar and half white sugar for lighter caramel color.
- Avoid stirring too vigorously after baking to keep clusters intact.
- Store in a cool, dry place to maintain crunchiness.