Best 7 Best Seller Caramel Corn Recipes

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**Caramel Corn: A Sweet and Crunchy Treat for All Occasions**

Indulge in the irresistible charm of caramel corn, a timeless confection that captivates taste buds with its delightful combination of sweetness and crunch. This classic snack, often associated with carnivals, movie nights, and fairs, holds a special place in the hearts of people worldwide. As you explore this comprehensive guide, discover the art of crafting perfect caramel corn at home. We present a diverse collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved treat. Whether you prefer gooey, chewy caramel or a crispy, crunchy texture, our expert tips and step-by-step instructions will guide you to caramel corn perfection. Dive into a world of flavor as we unveil recipes ranging from the traditional to the extraordinary, including variations with nuts, popcorn kernels, and even chocolate. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and create unforgettable moments with every bite of this irresistible confection.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC CARAMEL CORN



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Sweet and crunchy, this caramel corn is easy to make and tastes better than the county fair's.

Provided by Karo Corn Syrup

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Mazola Pure® Cooking Spray
4 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
½ cup butter OR margarine
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract

Steps:

  • Spray large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. Add popcorn and place in preheated 250 degrees F oven while preparing caramel.
  • Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla; mix well.
  • Pour syrup over warm popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and spread on foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Cool; break apart. Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 567.3 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

SALTED CARAMEL POPCORN



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Makes about 16 cups of caramel corn

Provided by Shelly

Categories     Popcorn

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels (about 16 cups popped corn)
1 cup salted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
  • Pop popcorn kernels using air popper into a large bowl.
  • In a small saucepan melt butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and 1 teaspoon salt together over medium heat. Bring to boil. Boil for 4 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and let it cool for 2 minutes. It needs to stop boiling before you pour it on the popcorn.
  • Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
  • Pour popcorn into lined pan, sprinkle remaining salt on top (1/2 tsp - 1 tsp depending on your personal taste preference) and place in oven. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  • Allow popcorn to cool on a parchment lined counter.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 168 calories, Sugar 9.1 g, Sodium 295.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg

GRANDMA PAUL'S CARAMEL CORN



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Caramel popcorn makes a great snack or a sweet gift.

Provided by Paula Deen

Time 5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Over medium heat, combine first four ingredients and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Stir well. Pour over 8 quarts popped corn. Stir to coat well. Bake in large roaster or pan at 200 °F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to dry. Yields about 8 quarts.

BEST SELLER CARAMEL CORN



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When I used to regularly do Christmas craft shows, I always sold this packaged up in Christmas tins; it was a big seller for me. My SIL always hoped it wouldn't sell well, though, so she could eat what didn't sell! Based on a Bonnie Stern recipe.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon vanilla
8 cups popped popcorn (1/3 cup unpopped)

Steps:

  • When I make this recipe, it's the only time I haul out my hot-air popcorn popper; use 1/3 cup popcorn to achieve the 8 cups of popped corn.
  • Preheat oven to 275F; have ready a jelly roll pan.
  • Place popped corn in a very large bowl.
  • In a large, heavy saucepan over high heat, combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup and bring to a boil; let boil for two minutes, stirring continuously.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Note that it is IMPORTANT to use a large saucepan, as this mixture will bubble up.
  • Add baking soda and vanilla to sugar mixture and combine well.
  • Pour this mixture over popped corn and combine, then spread mixture out onto jelly roll pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, stirring well every 10 minutes.
  • Let cool before eating.

MY AMISH FRIEND'S CARAMEL CORN



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This recipe comes from an Amish family who package this treat for gifts to friends and neighbors every Christmas. It is truly the tastiest, easiest, and most foolproof caramel corn recipe you'll ever find!

Provided by ANITALOUISE

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 quarts plain popped popcorn
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
2 cups brown sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place the popped popcorn into two shallow greased baking pans. You may use roasting pans, jelly roll pans, or disposable roasting pans. Add the peanuts to the popped corn if using. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, margarine and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring enough to blend. Once the mixture begins to boil, boil for 5 minutes while stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat, and stir in the baking soda and vanilla. The mixture will be light and foamy. Immediately pour over the popcorn in the pans, and stir to coat. Don't worry too much at this point about getting all of the corn coated.
  • Bake for 1 hour, removing the pans, and giving them each a good stir every 15 minutes. Line the counter top with waxed paper. Dump the corn out onto the waxed paper and separate the pieces. Allow to cool completely, then store in airtight containers or resealable bags.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 387.6 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

THE EASIEST AND BEST CARAMEL CORN I'VE EVER MADE



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Oh LORD, have mercy! LOL! This stuff is the kind-of snack you sit down in front of the tv with and you look down and it's all gone! The best part about this recipe is (other than the end product) the fact no candy thermometer is necessary.

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 1/2 gallon bag

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup unpopped popcorn
2 tablespoons oil (for popping)
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200°.
  • Spray your largest cookie sheets.
  • Pop the popcorn in the oil and set aside. I do this in two batches. Place in a very large bowl. (Plastic bowls work really well because the caramel won't stick; you could also spray the bowl with a bit of Pam).
  • Over medium heat in a heavy saucepan, melt butter and stir in brown sugar, salt and syrup. Bring to a rolling boil.
  • When it starts to boil, boil a full 5 minutes stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. (I used a plastic spatula and ended up sacrificing it)
  • Remove from the heat and add the soda. Pour caramel directly on the popcorn and stir to coat completely.
  • Pour popcorn onto the sheets and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool and break into pieces. Store in zip-top bags.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2664.2, Fat 141, SaturatedFat 80.1, Cholesterol 325.4, Sodium 3554.4, Carbohydrate 369.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 311.9, Protein 2.1

CARAMEL CORN



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For years I've taken this snack to our church retreat in two containers-one for each night-so it doesn't all disappear the first night. Other church members tell us that if we can't attend, we should just send the caramel corn. -Nancy Breen, Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 quarts plain popped popcorn
1 pound peanuts
2 cups butter, cubed
2 pounds brown sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup molasses

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°. Place popcorn in 2 large bowls. Add 1/2 pound peanuts to each bowl. In a Dutch oven, combine remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 5 minutes. , Pour half of the syrup over each bowl of popcorn and stir to coat. Transfer to large roasting or 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes., Remove from oven and break apart while warm. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh popcorn: Fresh popcorn will help the caramel stick better and result in a crispier snack.
  • Make sure the sugar is completely dissolved before adding the butter: This will help prevent the caramel from crystallizing.
  • Cook the caramel over medium heat: This will help prevent it from burning.
  • Stir the caramel constantly: This will help prevent it from sticking to the pan and burning.
  • Add the popcorn to the caramel as soon as it is done cooking: This will help ensure that the popcorn is evenly coated.
  • Spread the popcorn out on a baking sheet to cool: This will help prevent it from clumping together.
  • Store the caramel corn in an airtight container: This will help keep it fresh and crispy.

Conclusion:

Caramel corn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for parties, movie nights, or just a sweet treat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own caramel corn that is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give this recipe a try!

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