Mom's Caramel Corn Recipe

Get ready to experience caramel corn nirvana! This recipe, passed down from Mom, creates the most addictive, perfectly balanced sweet and salty snack you've ever tasted. Crispy, crunchy popcorn is generously coated in a rich, buttery caramel that will have you reaching for more. Follow this easy-to-follow recipe and prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 1119.3 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mom's Caramel Corn

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How to Make Mom's Caramel Corn

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. In a large saucepan, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup light corn syrup, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
  4. Once boiling, continue to boil for exactly 5 minutes without stirring. The mixture will become golden brown.
  5. Remove from heat and carefully stir in 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. The mixture will foam up – be careful!
  6. In two 9x13 inch baking pans, spread 12 cups of popped popcorn evenly.
  7. Gradually pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  8. Stir gently to combine, making sure every piece of popcorn is evenly coated with caramel.
  9. Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning and ensure even caramel distribution.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

466g

Fat

147g

Carbs

58g