Best 3 Salted Caramel Popcorn Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible symphony of flavors with our salted caramel popcorn. This delectable snack combines the sweet and salty notes of caramel with the airy crunch of popcorn, resulting in a taste sensation that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe provides three variations to satisfy every palate: the classic salted caramel popcorn, a luscious chocolate caramel popcorn, and a zesty chili lime caramel popcorn. Each variation offers a unique twist on the classic, promising an extraordinary culinary experience. Whether you prefer the timeless delight of salted caramel, the decadent richness of chocolate caramel, or the invigorating tang of chili lime caramel, this recipe has something for every popcorn aficionado. So, prepare to embark on a journey of taste and discover your new favorite popcorn indulgence.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

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

SALTED CARAMEL POPCORN RECIPE



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Salted caramel popcorn is the perfect holiday party recipe; it's portable, easy to make, and oh-so delicious. Join Katie Jacobs of Styling My Everyday, author of So Much To Celebrate: Entertaining The Ones You Love The Whole Year Through, as she walks us through the simple process. You'll only need 5 ingredients that are probably already in your pantry. Homemade salted caramel popcorn has never been so easy.Here's the best part: it's actually a great make-ahead recipe because it can be prepared 3 days in advance if stored in an air-tight container. Gone are the days of stressing in the kitchen while your eager party guests arrive. Whether you're having a casual movie night, birthday celebration, or holiday extravaganza, salted caramel popcorn is the way to go. Tip: try serving the delicious treat in waffle cones; this makes the popcorn portable, personal, and fun!

Provided by Katie Jacobs

Yield Makes 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup popcorn kernels, popped
1 cup salted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 1/2 -2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pour the popped popcorn into a large serving bowl. In a small saucepan melt together the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and 1 teaspoon of the salt over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for 4 minutes without stirring.
  • Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn, and toss the popcorn to coat it evenly. Pour the popcorn into the lined pan, sprinkle the remaining salt on top (1/2 to 1 teaspoon, depending on your personal taste preference), and place the pan in the oven. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  • Allow the popcorn to cool on a parchment paper-lined counter.

SALTED CARAMEL POPCORN RECIPE



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Salted Caramel Popcorn is perfect recipe if you wanna enjoy movie at home and want some nice snack to get that theater feeling. It is easy to make that you might think and everyone will love this recipe for sure! This can also be made as an after school snack. You need to pop the corn seeds with a bit of oil and butter and prepare the salted caramel separately and toss them in when done. Serve Salted Caramel Popcorn Recipe along with Cold Coffee Smoothie Recipe on a movie night. If you like this recipe, try more recipes like Crispy Oven Roasted Curried Chickpeas Recipe Jwarichya Lahyancha Chivda Recipe (Maharashtrian Style Popped Jowar Chivda) Phool Makhana (Healthy Roasted Lotus Seeds Snack)

Provided by Pooja Thakur

Time 30m

Yield Makes: 4-5 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon Oil
1/3 cup Dry Corn Kernals
5 tablespoons Butter (Unsalted)
1/4 cup Corn syrup
1 cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 tablespoon Salt
1/4 tablespoon Baking soda

Steps:

  • To begin making Salted Caramel Popcorn Recipe, heat oil in a large pot, add corn kernels and cover. Shake in between till all kernels popped properly. Keep aside.
  • Melt butter in a large pan,add corn syrup and sugar on medium flame. Bring the mixture to a boil, keep boiling until it turns to amber colour.
  • Remove the mixture from heat, stir in vanilla, baking soda and salt.
  • Take a large bowl and add popcorn, pour sugar mixture over popcorn and coat all popcorn properly.
  • Spread coated popcorn on a baking sheet, let it cool completely. Salted Caramel popcorn is ready.
  • Serve Salted Caramel Popcorn Recipe along with Cold Coffee Smoothie Recipe on a movie night.

Tips:

  • To ensure the best caramel flavor, use high-quality butter and brown sugar.
  • Cook the caramel mixture until it reaches a golden amber color. If it gets too dark, it will taste burnt.
  • Do not stir the caramel mixture while it is cooking. Stirring can cause the sugar to crystallize.
  • Add the baking soda to the caramel mixture carefully. It will cause the mixture to bubble and foam up.
  • Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn in a thin, even layer. This will help to ensure that all of the popcorn is coated.
  • Spread the caramel popcorn out on a baking sheet to cool. This will help to prevent the popcorn from sticking together.
  • Store the caramel popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

Salted caramel popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and salty treat that everyone will love. Whether you are looking for a quick snack or a dessert to share with friends, salted caramel popcorn is sure to be a hit. So next time you are in the mood for something sweet and salty, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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