Best 5 Vanilla Caramel Corn Recipes
**Satisfy your sweet cravings with our delectable Vanilla Caramel Corn, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.** This classic treat gets a gourmet makeover with the addition of vanilla extract and rich caramel sauce, creating a delightful balance of sweet and salty. Our curated collection of recipes offers variations to suit every preference, from a quick and easy stovetop method to a hands-off approach using an air fryer or microwave. Whether you're a fan of crunchy, chewy, or popcorn bursting with gooey caramel, we have the perfect recipe for you. Get ready to indulge in a sweet and satisfying snack that will be the star of your next movie night or gathering.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CLASSIC CARAMEL CORN
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
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
EASY HOMEMADE CARAMEL CORN
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
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.
VANILLA CARAMEL CORN
This recipe gives a sweet and tasty twist to microwave popcorn. When I first tried it at a party, I couldn't stop eating it!-Janel Andrews, Jerome, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 7 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pop popcorn according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to two very large bowls; discard any unpopped kernels., In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Carefully stir in milk and butter; return to a boil. , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. , Bake at 250° for 40 minutes, stirring once. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CARAMEL CORN
Homemade Caramel Corn has never been easier! It's an incredibly addictive snack that is sweet, crunchy, and so easy to make!
Provided by Janelle
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pop popcorn according to package directions.
- Have two bowls ready.
- Pour popcorn in one bowl.
- Gently Shake the bowl to get the seeds to the bottom of the bowl.
- Remove popcorn slowly into the second bowl leaving seeds in the 1st bowl.
- Toss seeds. Repeat with the second and third bag.
- Prepare 2 baking sheets with a baking mat or parchment paper.
- Preheat oven to 250*F
- In a pot, add butter and cook over medium heat until melted.
- Add brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
- Bring to a boil and cook for an additional 4 minutes, stirring regularly so caramel doesn't burn on the bottom of the pan.
- After 4 minutes, turn off the heat and remove the pan from heat.
- Add vanilla extract and be prepared for the mixture to spit at you. Stir to incorporate.
- Add baking soda and stir. Mixture will become fluffy and increase in volume.
- Pour caramel mixture over your prepared popcorn.
- Stir well, careful not to touch the caramel mixture to your skin or it will burn you.
- Spread caramel corn on baking sheets, dividing mixture between the two sheets.
- Evenly space the racks in your oven so you can get both in there at the same time, one on top and one on bottom.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove caramel corn, and stir. Place back in oven on the opposite oven shelf.
- Repeat 15 minute baking and stirring intervals until caramel corn has been baked 2 times total.
- Remove from the oven, stir and let cool.
- I like to stir again after caramel corn has been out of the oven for 5 minutes to prevent clumping.
- Serve once cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 43 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 26 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 509 milligrams sodium, Sugar 41 grams sugar, TransFat 3 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat
VANILLA CARAMEL CORN
This is sweet and salty. I used a combination of microwave popcorn and homemade popcorn and the only thing I might try next time is to add some peanuts or cashews to the mix. Recipe courtesy of Janel Andrews of Jerome, Idaho and Taste of Home Holiday Celebrations Cookbook 2008. Thank you Janel! Serving size is estimated.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 7 quarts, 21 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pop popcorn according to manufacturer's directions.
- Transfer to 2 very large bowls and discard any unpopped kernels.
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar and corn syrup.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 3 minutes.
- Carefully stir in milk and butter and return to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour over popcorn and toss to coat.
- Spread in a single layer on greased 15x10x1" baking pans.
- Bake at 250 for 40 minutes, stirring once.
- Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool.
- Break into clusters.
- Store popcorn in airtight containers or plastic bags.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.9, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 14.9, Sodium 55, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 21, Protein 2.5
Tips:
- Use fresh popcorn kernels for the best flavor and texture.
- To make sure the caramel coating is smooth, use a candy thermometer to measure the temperature of the sugar mixture. It should reach 300°F (150°C).
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the sugar mixture by dropping a small amount into a bowl of cold water. If it forms a hard ball, it's ready.
- Be careful when pouring the hot caramel mixture over the popcorn. It can cause splatters, so wear long sleeves and gloves if you're concerned.
- Stir the popcorn constantly while it's coated with the caramel mixture to ensure it's evenly coated.
- Spread the coated popcorn out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to cool and harden.
- Once the caramel popcorn has cooled, break it into pieces and store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Vanilla caramel corn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that's perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and salty flavor, it's sure to be a hit with people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!
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