Incredible Caramel Popcorn

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.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote

Comments:

7 Comments

Serves:

Several

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

1 Hr

Method:

Bake

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Notes from the Test Kitchen:
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 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

How to Make Incredible Caramel Popcorn

Step-by-Step

1Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
2Air-pop popcorn and place in very large heat proof bowl.
3In large saucepan melt butter, brown sugar, Karo syrup, and salt and bring to boil.
4Allow to boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
5Remove from heat, baking soda.
6Stir till light and fluffy.
7Pour over popcorn and fold till popcorn is evenly coated.
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
9Let cool and store in airtight container.