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Ever craved a sweet, crunchy treat that’s perfect for movie nights or just snacking? This Caramel Corn Recipe is your answer. With brown sugar, corn syrup, and a touch of vanilla extract, it’s a delightful mix of flavors that’ll have you reaching for more. Simple to make, yet irresistibly delicious, this recipe transforms plain popcorn into a golden, caramel-coated delight. Let’s dive in and whip up a batch of this addictive snack!
Caramel Corn Recipe
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Place popcorn in a large bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla extract. Pour over popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
- Spread popcorn onto a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
What You Will Need
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What you will need to make caramel corn
- Popped popcorn: Acts as the base, providing a light, airy texture that perfectly complements the sweet caramel coating.
- Brown sugar: Adds rich, deep sweetness and helps create the caramel sauce that coats the popcorn.
- Corn syrup: Prevents sugar crystallization, ensuring the caramel sauce remains smooth and coats the popcorn evenly.
- Butter: Adds a creamy, rich flavor to the caramel, enhancing its overall taste and texture.
- Baking soda: Reacts with the caramel, creating a lighter, crunchier texture for the popcorn.
- Vanilla extract: Infuses the caramel with a warm, aromatic flavor, rounding out the sweetness.
Essential Tools and Instruments
What tools/instruments will be needed to make caramel corn
- Saucepan: Essential for melting butter, sugar, and corn syrup together to create the caramel coating.
- Mixing bowl: Needed to combine the popcorn with the caramel mixture evenly.
- Baking sheet: Used to spread the caramel-coated popcorn for baking and even cooking.
- Wooden spoon: Ideal for stirring the caramel mixture and coating the popcorn without scratching cookware.
- Measuring cups: Crucial for accurately measuring ingredients to ensure the right consistency and flavor.
Caramel Corn Recipe
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 10 cups Popped Popcorn
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Corn Syrup
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Place popcorn in a large bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla extract. Pour over popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
- Spread popcorn onto a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes:
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Make Ahead and Freezing Tips
Make Ahead Instructions
- Prepare caramel corn as directed.
- Let it cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Keeps fresh for up to a week.
Freezing Instructions
- Cool caramel corn completely.
- Place in a freezer-safe bag or container.
- Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Adding a pinch of cream of tartar to the caramel mixture can help prevent crystallization, making your caramel corn smoother and easier to coat.
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