Caramel Corn

bowl of caramel corn
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 200  F
Servings: 4
Best Season: Fall, Suitable throughout the year
Description

Salty, sweet, crunchy caramel corn.

Ingredients
  • 12 cups prepared popcorn
  • 1 cup vegan buttter
  • 2 cups brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup peanuts (optional)
Instructions
  1. 1
    bowl of popcorn

    Pop the Popcorn.

  2. 2

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

    Set it aside. 

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.

     

  4. 4
    pot of bubbling caramel

    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.

     

     

  5. 5

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

     

  6. 6

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

     

  7. 7

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

     

  8. 8

    Spread the caramel corn onto waxed paper to cool. 

  9. 9
    bowl of caramel corn

    Once cooled, place in a serving bowl or individual serving bowls and enjoy! 

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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