Classic Caramel Corn Recipe
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Classic Caramel Corn

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

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 quarts
 

Ingredients

  • Mazola Pure® Cooking Spray
  • 4 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
  • 1/2 cup butter OR margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 395 | Total Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2010 by A.S.G.   view full review
Do not make this caramel corn unless you plan to give it away, have rock solid will power, or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2008 by XVELVETX   view full review
Delicious corn. I used to make Amish Caramel Corn from this site, until I ran out of light...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2010 by lenderjayne   view full review
Oh my, this was the best! I took the advice of others and sprayed a roasting pan, left the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2009 by jking   view full review
I am a beginner and have never made caramel corn, but this is definitely the recipe to learn! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2010 by doodlebug   view full review
This was very good. We couldn't stop eating it! I did as the directions stated. However, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2008 by Jajam   view full review
This has a higher proportion of corn syrup than most. I think that made it take a few minutes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by pmorin217   view full review
Delicious! I used my air popper, so baking the corn to get all the moisture out before...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2010 by Tbzee85   view full review
This was really good except for the fact that I don't think I stirred it enough times...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2010 by Trinesha J   view full review
This was so good. This is a recipe for REAL caramel too. Like the kind that you get from those...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by shelly   view full review
This is TOO GOOD!!! I couldn't stop eating it!!!

 

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