GOOEY CARAMEL POPCORN

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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 popcorn balls

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Pinch cream of tartar
1/2 (10-ounce) package marshmallows, about 4 cups
10 cups hot, salted popcorn, uncooked kernels removed

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, corn syrup, butter, and cream of tartar (this bit of acid keeps the sugar from crystallizing.) Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon to dissolve the sugar. When the sugar syrup reaches a boil, stop stirring and swirl the pan around over the heat so it doesn't burn. As the syrup reaches the caramel stage, the bubbles on top will become smaller, thicker, and closer together. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until the caramel coats the back of the spoon. (If so inclined, stick a candy thermometer in the pot and cook until the syrup reaches the soft-crack stage, about 270 degrees F. When you drop a bit of this syrup into cold water, it will solidify into threads that, when removed, are hard yet bendable.) Remove the caramel from the heat and stir in the marshmallows. Fold the marshmallows into the hot caramel so they all melt into a gooey caramel sauce.
  • The caramel will coat better if the popcorn is hot, so make it while boiling the sugar or pop it first then keep it warm. Put the popcorn in a big bowl and pour the caramel marshmallow mixture over the popcorn. Gently fold with a wooden spoon to coat each kernel. Grab handfuls of the popcorn and squeeze it together to form popcorn balls; make them about the size of a tennis ball. Put the popcorn balls on a sheet pan lined with waxed paper to cool completely.

Md Yousuf Ali
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This popcorn is amazing! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


hamza lamri
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best caramel popcorn I've ever had.


Victor benjamin
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This popcorn is so good, I could eat it every day.


Explodea Todoroki
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I've never made caramel popcorn before, but this recipe made it so easy. It's definitely a keeper.


Zaini Rajpoot
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This popcorn is perfect for movie night. It's so yummy and satisfying.


Mckenzie White
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I'm not a big fan of caramel popcorn, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Md maro Islam
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This popcorn is so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


zamuradi Hawa
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I made this popcorn for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Maryan Dukoow
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This caramel popcorn is the best I've ever had. It's so flavorful and the texture is perfect.


Md Yousuf Miazi
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I love how easy this recipe is. It's perfect for a quick and easy snack.


Mudassaramin33 Mudassaramin33
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This popcorn is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Rashed Hasan
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The popcorn is always fluffy and the caramel is gooey and delicious.


Gafar Jatto
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This caramel popcorn is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. It's so easy to make and always a hit with my friends and family.