OLD FASHIONED CARAMEL POPCORN IN THE MICROWAVE!
My mother used to make caramel popcorn for us kids on special occasions, except she made it in the oven and it took FOREVER! This replicates the old fashioned hardened caramel coated popcorn. She got her first Amana "Radarange" and this recipe from a lady named Pat Tyner at church and our lives were forever changed... yummy caramel popcorn that was easy for mom and no waiting for us impatient, whiny kids. We've been making this recipe for many, MANY years. Posting the original recipe for safe keeping. I've added a few updates... feel free to do the same!
Provided by CheCheCherie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 8m
Yield 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pop popcorn. (Update: 2- 3.5 oz bags popped microwave popcorn can be substituted, approximately same volume).
- Put popped popcorn in a large, brown paper grocery bag.
- Stovetop: Add syrup, sugar and butter to a pan and bring to a boil for two minutes. (Update: In a microwave safe bowl, nuke until ingredients are melted and bubbly, 3-5 minutes.).
- Add vanilla and baking powder and stir briefly.
- While foaming, quickly pour caramel into the brown bag, over the popped popcorn. Roll the top of the bag together until closed and shake well.
- Place brown bag into the microwave and nuke 45 seconds.
- Remove bag from the microwave and shake well. Do not open the bag.
- Repeat steps: nuke for 45 seconds, remove, shake well, 3 more times.
- Nuke again for 30 seconds, remove, shake well and pour onto baking sheets to cool. Toss the bag.
- Caramel will harden as it cools, break apart and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 309.8, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 26.2, Protein 0.3
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Diana Vargas
[email protected]This is the best caramel popcorn recipe I've ever tried! The popcorn is perfectly crispy and the caramel is so rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves caramel popcorn.
Yazz
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too time-consuming for me. I prefer to make caramel popcorn in the air popper. It's much faster and easier.
ox gaming
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is! I've made it several times, and it always turns out great. The popcorn is always crispy and the caramel is always smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves caramel popcorn.
Ieisha Marshall
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my caramel popcorn turned out really sticky. I think I might have cooked it for too long. Next time, I'll try cooking it for a shorter amount of time.
Junaid Abro
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover popcorn. I always have a bag of popcorn in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use to turn it into something new and delicious.
Matt Isenhour
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for caramel popcorn. It's so easy and always turns out perfectly. I love that you can make it in the microwave, which is especially convenient when I'm short on time.
Akon Sohel
[email protected]This recipe is a total fail. The popcorn was tough and chewy, and the caramel was too hard. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Tamraz Raja
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of caramel popcorn, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The popcorn was light and fluffy, and the caramel wasn't too sweet. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.
Jessica Stoelting
[email protected]OMG, this popcorn is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a movie theater. I love that you can customize it with different toppings. I added some chopped peanuts and chocolate chips, and it was out of this world!
Ken Sserunjoji
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time. Also, the popcorn didn't get as crispy as I would have liked. Maybe I didn't cook it long enough?
Akanmu Festus
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the popcorn turned out great! The caramel was smooth and creamy, and the popcorn was nice and crunchy. I added a little extra salt at the end, which I think really brought out the flavor.
Michelle Leitzel
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I've always been intimidated by making caramel popcorn on the stovetop, but this microwave method is so easy and foolproof. The popcorn turned out perfectly crisp and coated in a delicious, buttery caramel. I'll definit