Description
Salted Caramel Popcorn is a sweet and salty snack made by coating freshly popped popcorn in a buttery caramel sauce, then baking it to crispy perfection. It’s an irresistible treat for movie nights, parties, or homemade gifts.
Ingredients
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- 10 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup kernels)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Once boiling, stop stirring and let it boil for 4-5 minutes undisturbed.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla extract (mixture will bubble).
- Immediately pour the caramel over the popcorn and stir quickly to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt if using. Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Use freshly popped popcorn with minimal oil for best texture.
- For extra crunch, let the popcorn cool completely before storing.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg