Incredible Caramel Popcorn

Name: Incredible Caramel Popcorn
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 0
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c popcorn kernels; 1 c butter; 2 c brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/2 c light Karo syrup; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp baking soda

By Tamara Bonneru
@GmamaGpapa

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... which 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 just 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.

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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. Test Kitchen Avatar The Test Kitchen

Rating:

★★★★★ 3 votes5

Comments:

21 Comments

Serves:

Several

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

1 Hr

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

1 1/4 c

popcorn kernels
1 c

butter
2 c

brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c

light Karo syrup
1 tsp

salt
1 tsp

baking soda
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How to Make Incredible Caramel Popcorn

Step-by-Step

Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
Air-pop popcorn and place in very large heat proof bowl.
In large saucepan melt butter, brown sugar, Karo syrup, and salt and bring to boil.
Allow to boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat, baking soda.
Stir till light and fluffy.
Pour over popcorn and fold till popcorn is evenly coated.
Pour 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
Let cool and store in airtight container.

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About Incredible Caramel Popcorn

Course/Dish: Popcorn

Main Ingredient: Rice/Grains

Regional Style: American

Collections: Halloween Treats Gifts to Give

Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids

Hashtags: #corn #caramel #Holidays #popcorn #autumn

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