Caramel Corn

Servings: 4 Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Difficulty: Beginner
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Sweet, crunchy, and coated in a buttery caramel glaze, this homemade caramel corn is the perfect blend of nostalgic flavor and irresistible crunch.
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Caramel Corn

Courses: Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan
Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Cooking Temp: 200  F Servings: 4
Best Season: Fall, Suitable throughout the year

Description

There’s something about a big bowl of homemade caramel corn that brings people together. Light, crunchy popcorn coated in a rich, buttery caramel that bakes into a perfectly crisp, golden coating, creating the kind of sweet-and-salty treat that’s impossible to resist. Every handful delivers just the right balance of satisfying crunch and classic caramel flavor, making it a timeless favorite for movie nights, holidays, and everyday snacking.

Whether you’re filling treat bags for a celebration, sharing it at a party, or enjoying a cozy night at home, this caramel corn is always a welcome addition. It’s easy to make, fun to share, and stays wonderfully crisp, making it perfect for gifting or keeping on hand whenever a sweet craving strikes.

Homemade, comforting, and full of old-fashioned charm, it’s a treat that everyone will be reaching for.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Pop the popcorn (enough to make 12 cups of popcorn).

  1. Measure out 12 cups of popcorn into a large Roasting Pan.

    Set it aside. 

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.

     

  1. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the vegan butter, brown sugar, salt, and corn syrup over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often.

    Continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the baking soda until well combined.

     

     

  1. Pour the sugar mixture over the popcorn and toss in the peanuts now, if using.

     

  1. Using a large spoon or spatula, stir the popcorn to coat it evenly.

     

  1. Place the roasting pan in the oven and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

     

  1. Spread the caramel corn onto waxed paper to cool. 

  1. Once cooled, place in a large serving bowl, individual serving bowls, or cellophane bags if gifting! 

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 3 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 219kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.6g12%
Saturated Fat 2.2g12%
Sodium 205mg9%
Potassium 95mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 37.8g13%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugars 24.6g
Protein 2.1g5%
Vitamin A 110 IU
Calcium 6 mg
Iron 0.8 mg
Vitamin E 0.3 mg
Vitamin K 4 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.05 mg
Folate 20 mcg
Magnesium 26 mg
Zinc 0.5 mg
Selenium 3 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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