incredible caramel popcorn
I spent years trying to find that perfect caramel corn recipe and finally gave up because they all seemed to come up just a bit short on flavor... until I created this one. It turned out to not be completely new, as I've seen similar recipes since I posted this one. My husband, who is not a fan of popcorn, has refused to try it until this year... I finally convinced him to eat just one piece. That one piece turned into a full gallon Ziploc baggie that was empty within a few hours. It's a holiday favorite within my family and circle of friends, so I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Tamara definitely named this caramel popcorn recipe correctly... buttery and sweet it is incredible! Everyone was wondering what the heavenly smell was coming from the Test Kitchen while it was baking. The proportion of caramel to popcorn is spot on. Caramel coats every morsel perfectly. This yummy treat is great for Halloween, game day, a hostess gift or put it in a mason jar with a ribbon for a fantastic homemade Christmas gift.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups popcorn kernels
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup light Karo syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
How To Make incredible caramel popcorn
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Step 1Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
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Step 2Air-pop popcorn and place in very large heat proof bowl. -
Step 3In large saucepan melt butter, brown sugar, Karo syrup, and salt and bring to boil.
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Step 4Allow to boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Step 5Remove from heat, baking soda.
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Step 6Stir till light and fluffy.
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Step 7Pour over popcorn and fold till popcorn is evenly coated.
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Step 8Pour onto 2 lined and sprayed cookie sheets. Bake 30 minutes, remove from oven and toss gently again to re-coat popcorn and bake another 30 minutes
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Step 9Let cool and store in airtight container.
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