How to Make Caramel Corn II - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love the sweet and addictive crunch of caramel corn? This classic treat is the perfect combination of salty and sweet, making it a favorite snack for movie nights, game days, or just about any time you're craving something delicious. While you can easily pick up a bag of caramel corn at the store, there's nothing quite like making it from scratch in your own kitchen. Not only does homemade caramel corn taste better, but it also allows you to customize the flavors and ingredients t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unpopped popcorn
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup dark corn syrup
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Information

  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 2 quarts

  • Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to a 4 quart saucepan, and heat over high heat. When oil is hot, add 1/2 cup of popping corn. Keep pan moving constantly. When corn stops popping, remove from heat. Repeat until all corn has been popped. Place popped corn into a buttered bowl.
  • In a 3 quart saucepan, combine sugar, salt, butter, dark corn syrup, and water. Stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in vinegar. Boil sugar mixture to hard ball stage, 248 degrees F (118 degrees C). Remove caramel from heat. Stir in soda. Beat to thoroughly dissolve the soda.
  • Pour hot caramel over popcorn, and quickly stir into popcorn; work quickly for the caramel sets up fast. Spread out on wax paper to cool. Store in a tightly covered container.
  • Nutrition

    243 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 121mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 67mg