Enjoy a crunchy and sweet treat with this classic caramel popcorn recipe. Perfect for movie nights or as a delicious homemade snack, this recipe combines the rich flavor of caramel with the satisfying crunch of popcorn.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
1h
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 2 g baking soda
- 200 g brown sugar
- 110 g butter
- 60 ml corn syrup
- 120 g popcorn kernels
- 5 g salt
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 95°C (200°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Pop the popcorn kernels using your preferred method. Spread the popped popcorn on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Allow it to boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
Step 4
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will bubble up.
Step 5
Quickly pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
Step 6
Bake the caramel-coated popcorn in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating.
Step 7
Remove the popcorn from the oven and let it cool completely before breaking it into pieces and serving.