Best Caramel Popcorn Recipe - How to Make Homemade Caramel Popcorn
There's nothing like a fresh batch of homemade caramel popcorn. This snack is the perfect treat for taking to the movies on the weekend, or packing up in a lunchbox. It's also a delicious addition to a party. There are so many ways to enjoy this sweet and salty treat!
Making your own caramel popcorn at home is quick and easy, and it tastes better than the store-bought kind. You can add nuts or other mix-ins if you like, but we prefer ours plain. The best part is that you don't need any corn syrup to make this recipe — all you need are simple pantry staples like sugar and butter.
If you love this recipe for caramel popcorn, try making our easy microwave kettle corn next time. If you're looking for the ultimate snack for game day, try our cheese popcorn recipe instead.
Homemade Caramel Popcorn Ingredients:
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For the popcorn:
- Butter (optional)
- Oil
- Popcorn kernels
- Salt For the caramel:
- Sugar
- Water
- Butter
How to Make Homemade Caramel Popcorn
When it comes to making caramel popcorn, most people think of it as a gooey treat that's difficult to make and requires lots of corn syrup. While this is true for many recipes, we managed to make our caramel popcorn recipe without corn syrup.
Instead, we use sugar and butter. The result is a thick and delicious caramel sauce that gets poured over the popcorn and baked.
The caramel popcorn is then broken into pieces and served. It's great for movie nights, family gatherings or just snacking while watching your favorite show!
This homemade caramel popcorn recipe is a good one to keep in your back pocket for parties and family gatherings. The caramel corn is crisp and not too sweet, making it a delicious snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients:
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For the popcorn:
- 1 tablespoon Butter (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 90g Popcorn kernels
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt For the caramel:
- 1 cup (200g) Sugar
- 100 ml Water
- 1 tablespoon (15g) Butter
- In a large pot heat 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
- When butter is melted add popcorn kernels and salt to the pot, stir well, cover with a lid and cook over low heat until popcorn stop popping.
- Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl.
- In the same pan combine sugar and water, heat over medium heat until sugar dissolved and turns thick brown, amber-colored liquid (do not stir). Be careful not to burn. Once sugar is completely melted and reached a deep amber color, remove the saucepan from heat and add the butter. Stir immediately until melted and smooth.
- Pour the caramel over the popcorn and mix immediately until evenly coated. Spread it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and allow to set for 10-15 minutes.
- Break in into pieces and serve.
