Homemade Caramel Corn

Caramel corn became popular in the United States in the late 19th century and was often sold at fairs and carnivals.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Homemade Caramel Corn

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1080

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Popcorn kernels
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Light brown sugar
• 1 cup Light corn syrup
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Pop the popcorn kernels according to the package instructions.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will bubble up, so be careful.
5. Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and toss until all the popcorn is coated.
6. Spread the caramel-coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
7. Remove the caramel corn from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes.
8. Break the caramel corn into smaller pieces and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 16g

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.