Caramel popcorn is a delicious sweet treat anytime of the year!
I always make caramel popcorn in the fall. Usually for some sort of Halloween event. This recipe comes from my mom's cousin. I believe it was her mother-in-law's recipe.
Don't you just love how amazing recipes make the rounds? They tend to be the ones everyone shares and the ones you use the most. Once you try this recipe, you will come back again and again. It's that good!
The actual preparation of this caramel popcorn doesn't take that long. However, once the caramel is made, you place the entire mixture into the oven. You can't go far because you will stir the popcorn mixture every 15 minutes for 1 hour.
The hardest part for me is to not nibble every time I stir the popcorn.
It is best to use fresh popped popcorn for this caramel popcorn. I make mine using this Presto Microwave Popcorn Popper. You can make it right in the microwave, but unlike those bags of microwave popcorn there are no additives. You can make this without any oil and there's no need to add salt for this caramel popcorn.
Other fun snacks to make include crispy chickpeas and raspberry roll ups.
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Caramel Popcorn
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown sugar
- ½ cup corn syrup
- 1 cup butter
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 8 quarts popcorn (popped, unsalted)
Instructions
- Divide popcorn between two large roasting pans lightly sprayed with a nonstick spray. Set aside
- In a large sauce pot, combine brown sugar, corn syrup and butter.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Boil for 5 minutes over low heat, stir every few minutes to make certain it isn't burning.
- Remove from heat. Add baking soda and vanilla. The baking soda will cause the mixture to foam up slightly.
- Pour caramel mixture over divided popcorn. Stir carefully to distribute over popcorn.
- Place in a 200 degree oven for 1 hour. Gently stir mixture every 15 minutes.
- Remove from pan and break clusters into small pieces. Once cooled store in a air tight container.
Notes
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Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
This caramel popcorn would be perfect for family movie night! A delicious change from the sweet popcorn!
Katie Crenshaw says
I love caramel corn!!! I can't wait to make this. Thanks for sharing.
Kathy says
You will totally love this caramel corn!
Danielle @ So Munch Love says
Not nibbling is definitely the hardest part about making caramel popcorn. I am most definitely guilty of that. 😉 Thanks for sharing this tasty family recipe!
Kathy says
Nibbling is the way to go!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I do love how great recipes are handed down and make their rounds and I am thankful this caramel popcorn recipe has been handed to you! I love caramel popcorn, and you are right, it totally makes me think of Halloween and fall! This looks perfect! Thanks for handing it down to all of us! Cheers! 🙂
Kathy says
Now we will all need to continue handing down this recipe!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
I gotta agree with you, the hardest part for me too, would be to NOT nibble every time I stirred the popcorn! I adore caramel popcorn but only ever buy the store bought version - so thanks so much for this recipe!
Kathy says
You've got to try homemade...simply for the nibbling!
Laura says
I was reading the other day that microwave popcorn in bags in on the top ten list of foods never to eat (Cancer causing and other ailments, blah blah blah.) So for this reason alone, I love this. Okay and the whole caramel bit. I don't have a popcorn maker but was shocked to learn I can make popcorn in my dutch oven which I do with lots of success! Can't wait to try this.
Kathy says
It is frightening how many convenient foods are found to be dangerous!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
Caramel popcorn!!! So perfect for this time of year!
Kathy says
I know...or really, any time of year!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
These look highly addictive! nom nom, you can't go wrong with caramel!!
Kathy says
I'm not very good with self control around this popcorn!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Oh! I love how caramel-y this popcorn looks. Lovely share! 🙂
Kathy says
Lots of caramel!
Suzi says
This was on my list to make this weeekend. Wanted to give it to the kids' teachers before fall break. Thanks for posting!
Kathy says
Lucky teachers!