Best 9 Caramel And Almond Popcorn Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Sweet and Savory: Caramel and Almond Popcorn Delights**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey that harmonizes the richness of caramel with the nutty crunch of almonds, all wrapped in the irresistible embrace of popcorn. This article curates a collection of recipes that elevate the classic movie-night snack into an extraordinary treat. From the simplicity of a stovetop caramel sauce to the convenience of a microwave version, these recipes cater to every kitchen setup and skill level. Explore variations that introduce a hint of vanilla or a touch of sea salt, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

**Stovetop Caramel Sauce:**

This classic method yields a luscious caramel sauce that coats each popcorn kernel in a velvety embrace. The gentle heat coaxes sugar and butter into a golden-brown symphony, while a splash of vanilla extract adds a touch of sophistication.

**Microwave Caramel Sauce:**

For those seeking a swift and effortless indulgence, the microwave method delivers a rich and delectable caramel sauce in minutes. Simply combine sugar, butter, and vanilla extract in a microwave-safe bowl, and watch as the mixture transforms into a glossy, amber-hued delight.

**Vanilla Caramel Popcorn:**

Combining the lusciousness of caramel with the delicate aroma of vanilla, this recipe elevates the humble popcorn into a gourmet treat. The sweet and aromatic notes of vanilla dance harmoniously with the caramel's richness, creating a flavor combination that will transport your taste buds to a realm of pure bliss.

**Salted Caramel Popcorn:**

A touch of sea salt introduces a captivating interplay of sweet and savory in this recipe. The delicate crystals of salt accentuate the caramel's sweetness, resulting in a flavor profile that is both intriguing and utterly addictive.

**Caramel Almond Popcorn:**

This recipe takes the indulgence up a notch by incorporating the nutty crunch of almonds into the caramel-coated popcorn. The almonds add a delightful textural contrast and a symphony of flavors that will leave you reaching for handful after handful.

**Gourmet Caramel Popcorn:**

For those with a penchant for culinary adventures, this recipe invites experimentation with various toppings. From the tangy zest of citrus to the earthy notes of chocolate, the possibilities are endless. Unleash your creativity and craft a caramel popcorn that reflects your unique taste preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARAMEL-ALMOND POPCORN



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Alexis Stewart's caramel-almond popcorn is an easy snack to make and, as she can attest, "people love it." Homemade caramel sauce is infused with almond and vanilla extracts, which is then poured over popcorn and toasted almonds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes about 18 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for baking sheets
3/4 cup corn kernels
2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups raw almonds, lightly toasted
2 cups packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Butter 2 rimmed baking sheets; set aside. Place corn kernels and oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cover. Once kernels begin to pop, shake pot frequently; when popping slows to about 3 seconds between pops, remove from heat; uncover. Transfer to a large bowl. Add almonds; toss.
  • Cook sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until it reaches 255 degrees.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in extracts, salt, and baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Divide between prepared sheets. Bake, stirring occasionally, 1 hour 20 minutes. Let cool on wire racks.

CARAMEL POPCORN



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Great caramel popcorn for any holiday or occasion. If you like chewy popcorn, bake less.

Provided by BS4U2C

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
½ cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 quarts popped popcorn

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place popcorn in a very large bowl.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in soda and vanilla. Pour in a thin stream over popcorn, stirring to coat.
  • Place in two large shallow baking dishes and bake in preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

CARAMEL AND ALMOND POPCORN



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Kids and adults alike will love munching on homemade caramel corn at a summer party.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/2 gallons

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups whole shelled almonds (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for pans and spoon
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 1/2 cups light-brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 fourteen-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 gallons popped popcorn (1 cup raw kernels)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast until lightly golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool completely. Generously butter two roasting pans, and set aside.
  • Combine butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, and place over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly; stop stirring, and cook 3 minutes more. Add vanilla extract and reserved toasted almonds; continue cooking 1 minute more. Remove from heat, and stir in condensed milk and salt.
  • Place popcorn in a large bowl, and drizzle caramel mixture all over the top. Using a large well-buttered metal spoon, immediately toss to distribute evenly and combine. Divide between prepared pans.
  • Bake 7 minutes. Remove from oven, and stir mixture to allow it to cook evenly. Return to oven; bake 7 to 8 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Break apart clusters; serve.

ALMOND CARAMEL CORN



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While it's delicious any time of the year, homemade almond and caramel corn are welcomed as a special gift or treat during the holidays.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h50m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 cups popped popcorn
3 cups unblanched whole almonds
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200°. Place popcorn and almonds in very large roasting pan or divide popcorn mixture between 2 ungreased rectangular pans, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Heat brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbly around edges. Continue cooking 5 minutes without stirring; remove from heat. Stir in baking soda until foamy.
  • Pour sugar mixture over popcorn; toss until evenly coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on aluminum foil or cooking parchment paper. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 90 mg

CARAMEL POPCORN



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Easy Homemade Caramel Popcorn has just the right crunch and chewiness that you want, without sticking to your teeth. It's everything you hope for in the best caramel corn recipe!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups popped popcorn ((about 1 microwaveable bag, or 1/4 cup kernels))
6 Tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
6 Tablespoons light karo syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda ((heaping))
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Add popcorn to a large pan, spread out in an even layer.
  • Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once melted, stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt until smooth.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. As soon as the caramel starts to gently boil, boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla.
  • Immediately drizzle caramel over popcorn. Toss gently with a spatula until the popcorn is evenly coated.
  • Bake at 200 degrees F for 45 minutes, stirring the popcorn every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 197 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 53 g, TransFat 0.3 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CARAMEL POPCORN, SALTED ALMOND, AND MALT COOKIES



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Caramel Popcorn, Salted Almond, and Malt Cookies

Provided by Donna Hay

Categories     Candy     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Corn     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 16 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup (packed) brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup malted milk powder, sifted
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups store-bought caramel popcorn
1 cup salted roasted almonds, chopped
Dark hot chocolate, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Place the sugars, butter and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on high speed for 5 minutes or until pale and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the egg and beat until well combined. Add the flour, baking powder, malted milk powder and salt and beat until just combined. Add the popcorn and almonds and fold to combine.
  • Shape 2-tablespoon portions of the dough into balls and place on large baking sheets lined with non-stick parchment paper, flattening slightly and allowing room to spread. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the cookies are golden. Allow to cool on sheets before serving with the hot chocolate.

CARAMEL-ALMOND POPCORN



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Crunchy old-time favorite popcorn. I adapted this recipe to make it quickly in the microwave. Makes a great gift, just put into a decorative jar. This won't last long around the house. We substitute pecans for the almonds in this recipe, just a personal preference. If you are popping your own corn use about 1/2 cup popcorn kernels.

Provided by Jb Tyler

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 bag, 13-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bag micro-wave popcorn
2 cups almonds
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Pop popcorn according to directions.
  • Generously butter a heavy large baking pan. Mix warm popcorn and almonds in prepared pan. Place in oven while preparing syrup.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine brown sugar, butter and syrup - Microwave until the butter is almost melted, stir until sugar is no longer grainy. Microwave about 3 minutes, watch carefully, allow it to boil, but you may have to start/stop it to keep it from boiling over. Each microwave seems to have a different power. carefully remove from microwave, stir in remaining ingredients, the soda will make it foam up. Pour this mixture over the popcorn and nuts. Stir well. Bake for about an hour, stiring every 20 minutes or so. Remove from oven, stir and allow to cool. After the popcorn cools, store it in an air-tight container or a ziplock bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 194.5, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 23.1, Protein 4.7

CARAMEL POPCORN



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Plain microwave popcorn becomes irresistible when it's yummied up with molasses, peanut butter and nuts. "This awesome snack never lasts long around our house," Jacque Castillo, Brookings, Oregon, notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) microwave popcorn
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup salted roasted almonds
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup corn syrup
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn according to manufacturer's directions. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the peanuts, almonds, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, peanut butter and molasses. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 5 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). In a very large bowl, combine popcorn and pecans. Add hot syrup mixture and toss to coat. Spread onto greased baking sheets. , Bake at 250° for 1 hour or until dry, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from pans to waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers or plastic bags.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE ALMOND POPCORN



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I love to make this popcorn, along with the caramel kind, and put it into large containers for both of my grandpas during the holidays.

Provided by jsb021

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
½ cup butter
¼ cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons salt
25 cups unsalted popped popcorn
3 cups roasted salted almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • Mix together the sugar, corn syrup, butter, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the mixture is smooth and begins to simmer. Place the popcorn into a very large bowl, mix with the almonds, and then pour the chocolate syrup over the mixture. Stir until all the popcorn and almonds are coated. Spread the chocolate popcorn out onto several large baking sheets in a single layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until thoroughly dry, about 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes or so to dry all sides of the popped corn. Allow to cool on the sheet, then transfer into sealed containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 337 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make the caramel. This will give the caramel plenty of room to bubble and expand.
  • Be careful not to overcook the caramel. It should be a deep amber color, but not burnt.
  • Add the popcorn to the caramel in batches, stirring constantly to coat each piece.
  • Spread the popcorn out on a baking sheet to cool. This will help to prevent it from clumping together.
  • Once the popcorn is cool, break it into pieces and store it in an airtight container.
  • For a sweeter popcorn, add more sugar to the caramel.
  • For a saltier popcorn, add more salt to the caramel.
  • To make chocolate caramel popcorn, add chocolate chips to the melted caramel before adding the popcorn.
  • To make peanut butter caramel popcorn, add peanut butter to the melted caramel before adding the popcorn.
  • To make a healthier caramel popcorn, use honey instead of sugar.

Conclusion:

Caramel and almond popcorn 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 create a delicious snack that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet and crunchy snack, give caramel and almond popcorn a try!

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