Caramel Corn
Homemade Caramel Corn with a buttery, crunchy coating. Easy to make and perfect for snacking, gifting, or movie nights.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (171 g light) corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 10 cups popped popcorn, about ½ cup kernels
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Stir in the baking soda until fully incorporated.
- Place the popcorn in a large, lightly greased bowl. Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and gently fold to coat.
- Spread the coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the caramel is set and the popcorn is crisp.
- Let cool completely before serving.