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Caramel Popcorn Recipe

Sweet and crunchy caramel popcorn, perfect for movie nights.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup unpopped popcorn kernels
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pop the popcorn kernels using your preferred method. Place popped popcorn in a large bowl.
  3. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will bubble up.
  5. Pour caramel mixture over the popcorn and stir until evenly coated.
  6. Spread the caramel-coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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Caramel Popcorn
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