Best 2 My Amish Friends Caramel Corn Recipes
Indulge in the delectable delight of Amish Caramel Corn, a symphony of sweet and crunchy goodness. This classic treat is a harmonious blend of popcorn kernels, sugar, corn syrup, butter, and vanilla extract, resulting in a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. With three variations to tantalize your taste buds, this recipe collection offers a journey through caramel corn bliss. Whether you prefer the classic, chocolate-drizzled, or peanut-studded variety, each bite promises a moment of pure satisfaction. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
MY AMISH FRIEND'S CARAMEL CORN
I found this recipe on allrecipes.com courtesy of AnitaLouise, and it is terrific. Nice easy and delicious recipe. She says it is from an Amish family who packages this treat for gifts at Christmas. Serving size is estimated. It made a humongous never ending bowl.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 7 quarts, 50 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the popped popcorn into 2 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 oven to 250°F Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, 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 it to coat all of the corn.
- 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 111.8, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 161.3, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9.5, Protein 0.5
MY AMISH FRIEND'S CARAMEL CORN
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.
Tips:
- Choose fresh popping corn kernels. Older kernels will not pop as well and will result in a lower yield of caramel corn.
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven to pop the corn. This will give the kernels plenty of room to pop and prevent them from overcrowding.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat. If the oil is not hot enough, the popcorn will not pop properly.
- Add the popcorn kernels to the pot and cover it. Shake the pot back and forth over the heat until the popping slows down to a few seconds between pops.
- Remove the pot from the heat and pour the popcorn into a large bowl.
- In a separate saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt, and vanilla extract. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, or until it reaches a temperature of 240 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the baking soda. The mixture will bubble up, so be careful.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and stir until the popcorn is evenly coated.
- Spread the caramel corn out on a baking sheet and let it cool completely.
- Break the caramel corn into pieces and enjoy!
Conclusion:
Caramel corn is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for parties, potlucks, and movie nights. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of caramel corn that is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give caramel corn a try. You won't be disappointed!
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