Best 5 The Easiest And Best Caramel Corn Ive Ever Made Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible crunch of homemade caramel corn, a delightful treat that combines sweet and salty flavors in perfect harmony. Discover the easiest and best caramel corn recipe that yields a batch of golden-brown popcorn coated in a luscious caramel glaze. This recipe is a perfect balance of simplicity and flavor, using a handful of pantry staples to create a snack that is both nostalgic and utterly addictive. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this guide will lead you to caramel corn perfection. Additionally, explore variations of this classic recipe, including a decadent chocolate-covered caramel corn and a spicy chili-lime caramel corn, each offering a unique twist on the beloved snack.

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EASY HOMEMADE CARAMEL CORN



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Our Easy Homemade Caramel Corn is a family favorite. It is super yummy and super easy. And you don't need Corn Syrup for this recipe.

Provided by Two Sisters Crafting

Categories     Popcorn

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 Cups of Popped Popcorn
Salt
1 Cup Butter (Sweet Cream Salted)
1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
2 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

Steps:

  • Make popcorn.
  • Salt popcorn and set aside.
  • Melt 1 cup of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add 1 cup of brown sugar and stir until thoroughly mixed.
  • Stirring continuously, bring the butter and sugar mixture up to a boil on medium heat.
  • When it reaches a boil allow it to cook for 5 minutes without stirring on medium heat.
  • Add the 2 tsp. of vanilla at the 4 minute mark and stir to mix.
  • Continue to boil for one addition minute and then add the 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
  • Drizzle the caramel mixture over the popcorn. Use a spoon to gently fold the popcorn with the mixture until the kernels are all covered.
  • Pour the popcorn out onto a cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil or a silpat liner.
  • Let the popcorn cool.
  • Serve.

EASY HOMEMADE CARAMEL CORN



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The ultimate Easy, Homemade Caramel Corn recipe. Easy to make, stays crispy andcrunchy for weeks, and you won't believe how addictive it is! Perfect forparties, snacking, movie night, and gifting.

Provided by Kelly

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels (freshly popped (about 13 cups of popped popcorn) (NOTE 1))
1/4 cup (1/2 stick, 2oz, 57g) butter
1 1/4 cups (9.4oz, 266g) packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup (2.75oz, 78g) light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Large baking pan ((NOTE 2))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. To know when the pan is hot enough, add 3-4 kernels of popcorn. When they pop, the pan is hot enough. Remove the popped kernels and add the remaining ½ cup of kernels to the pan.
  • Shake the pan or stir kernels so that they are evenly spread out in pan.
  • Cover with a lid, leaving a small opening for steam to escape. Once the popcorn starts popping vigorously, shake the pot gently once.
  • Remove from heat when the popping stops. You should be able to count to 3 between pops.
  • Put the freshly popped popcorn into the baking pan. Be sure there are no unpopped kernels. (NOTE 3)
  • Place in oven to stay warm while making the caramel.
  • Combine the butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar in a pan and heat over low heat until the butter is dissolved.
  • After the mixture is melted, turn the heat to medium and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until it reaches 255° F.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the salt and vanilla.
  • Stir in the baking soda until it is well combined.
  • Drizzle on top of the popcorn immediately and stir gently, trying to coat as much of the popcorn as possible.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, stirring the popcorn every 15 minutes.
  • Gently break apart large clusters, if desired.
  • Store in an air tight container for 2-3 weeks.

BEST EVER CARAMEL CORN



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The best ever caramel corn recipe with PERFECT crispy outside, chewy center, and sweet 'n salty flavor.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 bags popcorn (popped (un-popped kernels discarded), butter, plain, or kettle corn all work)
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups brown sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste, (you can also leave out the sea salt and use salted butter instead))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Fill two large bowls with the popcorn and set out two large baking sheets.
  • In a large sauce pan on the stove, combine butter, sugar, and corn syrup over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a rapid boil. Continue to stir for 3-4 minutes, remove from heat and stir in vanilla then immediately stir in baking soda (be careful, mixture will bubble up!). Pour caramel over popcorn and stir with a rubber spatula until well-coated.
  • Place baking sheets in the preheated oven and cook for 15-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. ***For chewier popcorn, cook only 15-30 minutes. For crispier popcorn, cool closer to 45-60 minutes. My favorite is about 35-40 minutes for a crispy start and a chewy finish!
  • Allow to cool, then serve or store in airtight container up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 112 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 47 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CLASSIC CARAMEL CORN



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Sweet and crunchy, this caramel corn is easy to make and tastes better than the county fair's.

Provided by Karo Corn Syrup

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Mazola Pure® Cooking Spray
4 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
½ cup butter OR margarine
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract

Steps:

  • Spray large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. Add popcorn and place in preheated 250 degrees F oven while preparing caramel.
  • Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla; mix well.
  • Pour syrup over warm popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and spread on foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Cool; break apart. Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 567.3 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

MY AMISH FRIEND'S CARAMEL CORN



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This recipe comes from an Amish family who package this treat for gifts to friends and neighbors every Christmas. It is truly the tastiest, easiest, and most foolproof caramel corn recipe you'll ever find!

Provided by ANITALOUISE

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 quarts plain popped popcorn
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
2 cups brown sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 387.6 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

Tips for Making the Easiest and Best Caramel Corn:

  • Use fresh popcorn: Fresh popcorn will pop better and result in a more flavorful caramel corn.
  • Make sure the sugar is completely dissolved before adding the butter: This will help prevent the caramel from crystallizing.
  • Cook the caramel until it reaches the desired color: The darker the caramel, the richer the flavor will be.
  • Add the baking soda carefully: The baking soda will cause the caramel to foam up, so be careful not to add too much at once.
  • Stir the caramel corn constantly: This will help prevent the caramel from burning.
  • Let the caramel corn cool completely before breaking it apart: This will help prevent the caramel from sticking to your hands.

Conclusion:

This recipe for caramel corn is easy to follow and results in a delicious and addictive snack. By following these tips, you can make the best caramel corn you've ever tasted. So next time you're looking for a sweet and salty treat, give this recipe a try!

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