Caramel Popcorn No Bake Yummo Recipe

Name: Caramel Popcorn No Bake Yummo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Unpopped Popcorn; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; Brown Sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; Bicarbonate Of Soda; Vanilla Essence

Get ready to make the most addictive caramel popcorn EVER! This recipe yields a HUGE batch of perfectly coated, sweet and salty goodness – so good, it rivals the best popcorn shops! Our secret? A generous amount of caramel, perfectly cooked in a large pot to ensure every piece of popcorn gets coated. This recipe is easy to customize – add your favorite nuts for extra crunch and flavor. Keeps fresh for weeks in an airtight container, making it perfect for parties or movie nights. Prepare to be requested to make this again and again!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 189.7 kcal

Protein 0g

Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Caramel Popcorn No Bake Yummo

Unpopped Popcorn
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
Brown Sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
Bicarbonate Of Soda
Vanilla Essence

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How to Make Caramel Popcorn No Bake Yummo

Pop 12 cups of popcorn kernels (using your preferred method). Set aside to cool completely.
In the largest heavy-bottomed pot or saucepan you own (at least 6-quart), combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely.
Continue cooking, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 245°F (118°C) on a candy thermometer (firm-ball stage).
Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 cup heavy cream (carefully, as it will bubble).
Add the cooled popcorn to the caramel in the pot (or pour the caramel over the popcorn in a very large heatproof bowl).
Toss gently but thoroughly to coat every piece of popcorn evenly. Work quickly as the caramel will begin to set.
Spread the caramel popcorn in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool completely.
Once cooled, break apart any large clumps and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Add nuts (1 cup of your choice) at step 7, if desired.