Fat Free Caramel Popcorn Recipe

Name: Fat Free Caramel Popcorn
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Unpopped Popcorn; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; Maple Syrup; a pinch of salt

Indulge in this ridiculously delicious fat-free caramel popcorn! This recipe delivers a sweet and crunchy treat without the guilt. Customize the sweetness by adjusting the brown sugar and corn syrup ratio – more syrup makes a thinner caramel, while more brown sugar creates a stickier, clumpier texture perfect for satisfying snacking. Get ready for a movie night upgrade!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 521.1 kcal

Protein 0g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fat Free Caramel Popcorn

Unpopped Popcorn
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
Maple Syrup
a pinch of salt

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How to Make Fat Free Caramel Popcorn

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely.
Continue to boil, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 245°F (118°C) on a candy thermometer. This is the soft-ball stage – it will be slightly thick.
Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
In a large bowl, gently toss 6 cups of popped popcorn with the caramel sauce until evenly coated.
Spread the popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and set. Break apart any large clumps.
Once completely cool, enjoy your guilt-free, incredibly tasty caramel popcorn!