Ingredients for Super Soft Caramel Popcorn
- Brown Sugar
- Light Corn Syrup
- ¼ cup margarine
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Popped Corn
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How to Make Super Soft Caramel Popcorn
- Combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, ¼ cup margarine, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to medium and add ½ cup milk, stirring constantly.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (235-240°F on a candy thermometer).
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour caramel slowly over 8 quarts of popped popcorn, stirring gently but thoroughly until all popcorn is evenly coated.
- Spread caramel popcorn in a single layer on parchment paper to cool completely.
- Store caramel popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
279g
Fat
34g
Carbs
36g
