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Crunchy Baked Caramel Corn

Crunchy Baked Caramel Corn

Cost $8, save $15

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  • 72 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Popcorn Base

    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 🍿 ½ cup unpopped popcorn

  • Caramel Mixture

    • 2 cups dark brown sugar
    • 🧈 1 cup butter
    • ½ cup white corn syrup
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

2

Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Put 4 popcorn kernels into the oil and cover until popped; add remaining kernels to the saucepan in an even layer. Cover and remove from heat, about 30 seconds. Return to heat and shake pan gently over the burner until popping slows to several seconds between pops, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.

3

Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Let boil for 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. Stir well.

4

Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn; mix until evenly coated. Transfer to a shallow oven-safe pan.

5

Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until cooled popcorn is crunchy, about 1 hour.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

439

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 63
    Carbs
  • 22
    Fats

💡 Use fresh popcorn kernels for better puffing.Ensure even coating of caramel by stirring carefully.Let the caramel corn cool completely before storing to maintain crunchiness.