Caramel Peanut Popcorn Recipe

Get ready for a movie night or party sensation! This Caramel Peanut Popcorn Brittle recipe delivers sweet, crunchy perfection. Perfectly popped popcorn and roasted peanuts are drenched in a rich, golden caramel sauce that sets into a delightful brittle. Easy to make and even easier to devour, this addictive snack will be gone in a flash! Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 3950.1 kcal
Protein 38g
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Caramel Peanut Popcorn 75

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Ingredients for Caramel Peanut Popcorn

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How to Make Caramel Peanut Popcorn

  1. Lightly oil a 26cm x 32cm swiss roll pan or baking sheet.
  2. Pop 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels, either in a pot with 2 tablespoons of oil or in a popcorn popper, until popping slows significantly.
  3. Discard any unpopped kernels.
  4. Transfer the popped popcorn to the prepared swiss roll pan.
  5. Evenly sprinkle 1 cup of roasted, salted peanuts over the popcorn.
  6. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup honey. Stir over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
  7. Increase the heat to medium and bring to a boil. Boil uncovered for 4-5 minutes, or until the syrup reaches a rich golden brown color (240-250°F on a candy thermometer). Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  8. Immediately pour the hot caramel sauce evenly over the popcorn and peanuts, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  9. Let stand for at least 15 minutes, or until the caramel is completely set and cooled.
  10. Break the brittle into irregular pieces for serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

60 g

Sugar

1570g

Fat

687g

Carbs

139g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Caramel Peanut Popcorn?

Caramel Peanut Popcorn takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Caramel Peanut Popcorn?

Caramel Peanut Popcorn has approximately 3950.1 calories per serving, with about 38 g protein, 139 g carbohydrates and 403 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Caramel Peanut Popcorn?

The key ingredients for Caramel Peanut Popcorn are Popcorn, Unsalted Peanuts, Butter, Sugar, Honey. See the full list with measurements above.

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