Caramel Popcorn
This homemade caramel popcorn recipe is ideal for snack time, movie nights, and even to give as a gift.
Ingredients
Method
2) Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves and butter melts. Attach clip-on candy thermometer to side of pan. Increase heat to high and boil without stirring until thermometer registers 107C, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract, salt and baking soda (mixture will bubble). Gradually pour syrup over popcorn and nuts completely.
3) Bake until caramel feels dry, stirring frequently, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Using metal spatula, scrape mixture from bottom of pan to loosen. Cool completely in pan. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)
This caramel popcorn recipe is a crunchy buttery sweet sensation!
Got a hankering for a snack that’s buttery, crunchy, and mouthwateringly moreish? This recipe for caramel popcorn is the ultimate homemade treat. It combines freshly popped popcorn with roasted peanuts and a sticky caramel coating, made from light brown sugar, butter, light corn syrup, vanilla essence, and a touch of salt. The secret weapon? A pinch of bicarbonate of soda, which makes the caramel crisp and perfectly coated around every kernel.
Start by popping the corn until it’s light and fluffy, then mix in roasted peanuts for a salty-sweet crunch. For the caramel, melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup until it bubbles and thickens. Stir in the vanilla, salt, and bicarbonate of soda to turn it into a sticky sauce to coat the popcorn. Spread everything out on a baking tray and bake on a low heat until crisp. For a tasty twist, try adding a sprinkle of sea salt after baking, or mix in chocolate chips once the caramelised popcorn has cooled.
This caramelised popcorn recipe - that’s toffee popcorn in the UK - is straightforward, reliable, and perfect for snacking. And if you’re looking for more scrummy snacks, we’ve got you covered. Try the ultimate sweet-salt combo, chocolate-covered potato chips, fruity crunchy fried apple pies, or can't-get-enough cookie dough truffles!
