Caramel Corn

Caramel Corn is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century and became popular at fairs and carnivals.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Caramel Corn

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Popcorn
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Corn Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
2. Pop the popcorn and set aside.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
4. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly.
6. Boil for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
7. Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn and stir until evenly coated.
8. Spread the caramel-coated popcorn onto a baking sheet.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes.
11. Break apart any large clumps and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.