Mel’s Caramel Corn
Caramel corn was first introduced at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Mel’s Caramel Corn
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
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Pop the popcorn kernels and set aside.
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In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt to the saucepan. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
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Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda.
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Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn and mix until the popcorn is coated.
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Spread the caramel-coated popcorn onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
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Break apart any large clumps of caramel corn.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7g11%
- Total Carbohydrate 21g8%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
