Ingredients for Homemade Caramel Corn
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- Brown Sugar
- Karo Light Corn Syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Popped Popcorn
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How to Make Homemade Caramel Corn
- In a heavy saucepan, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter over medium heat.
- Add 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook for 5 minutes without stirring, swirling the pan occasionally.
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon baking soda. (The mixture will foam up significantly.)
- Immediately pour the caramel sauce over 6 quarts of popped popcorn in a large bowl. Stir gently to coat all the popcorn evenly.
- Spread the caramel corn evenly into two large baking pans.
- Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent sticking and ensure even caramel distribution.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
79g
Fat
24g
Carbs
9g