Grandma’s Homemade Caramel Corn
Total Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(119)
Ingredients
12 cups
- 6 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 2
Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Stir until butter is melted.
Step 4
Bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Once boiling, stop stirring and allow to boil for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will bubble up a little.
Step 6
Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn and gently stir to coat. Spread the popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7
Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Allow caramel corn to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Step 8
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Chef's notes
Store caramel corn in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Feel free to add nuts, melted chocolate, or a dash of cinnamon for variation.
