Classic Homemade Caramel Corn
A nostalgic and crunchy homemade caramel corn recipe that is perfect for movie nights and holiday gatherings. This simple method yields a perfectly glazed, sweet, and salty treat.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 bags popped popcorn
- 2 cups butter
- 0.25 cups light corn syrup
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 dash salt
- 0.75 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Divide the popped popcorn evenly between two 9x13 inch roasting pans.
- Combine the butter, light corn syrup, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly and let it boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully stir in the baking soda until the mixture is light and foamy.
- Pour the hot caramel mixture evenly over the popcorn in the roasting pans.
- Bake the popcorn in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring the mixture every 15 minutes to ensure even coating.
- Remove from the oven, let cool completely, and enjoy.
Notes
Be careful when adding the baking soda, as the mixture will bubble up rapidly. Use high-quality butter for the best flavor profile.
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