A sweet and crunchy caramel-coated popcorn that is perfect for snacking or sharing with friends and family.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
1h
Ingredients
16 Servings
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 cup corn syrup
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 16 cups popped popcorn
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place popcorn in a large roasting pan and set aside.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil.
Step 3
Boil without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla extract.
Step 4
Pour caramel mixture over popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
Step 5
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Step 6
Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.