Caramel Popcorn Recipe
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Caramel Popcorn

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"Great caramel popcorn for any holiday or occasion. If you like chewy popcorn, bake less."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1,459)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 quarts
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 quarts popped popcorn

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place popcorn in a very large bowl.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in soda and vanilla. Pour in a thin stream over popcorn, stirring to coat.
  3. Place in two large shallow baking dishes and bake in preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 253 | Total Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 24mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2006 by BALLROOMGIRL   view full review
I have never rated a recipe before, simply as all the recipes that I try from the site are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2006 by PATRINCIA   view full review
Yummy! I reduced the butter to 1/2 lb like others suggested - perfect. I used a 12 quart...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2006 by SANTACZ   view full review
I am rating this recipe again because I was eating so much of this popcorn, its wonderful,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2004 by SALLYCAT   view full review
I've been making this same recipe for years, but I do it in the microwave. You put the popped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2004 by RENEE BURTON   view full review
This recipe is the same one (minus the vanilla) my mother has been using for 20...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by EvaR   view full review
I've been making this recipe for years and it is always a favorite for both young and old. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2007 by M.Blake   view full review
All I have to say is, I love it! I spread the popcorn out in the largest casserole dish I had,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by TrekkerD   view full review
This is absolutely the best caramel popcorn I have ever tasted. It is so much better than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2005 by HOMECOOKINKELLY   view full review
I was a little worried about what kind and how much popcorn to use when I saw this recipe. Do...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2004 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
Way to Go Brian! Perfect recipe! This caramel corn is the very best of the best! My friend,...

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