Crunchy Caramel Corn Recipe
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Crunchy Caramel Corn

By: Shely Gromer 
"Kids at our New Year's Eve parties gobble up this sweet and crunchy popcorn. --Shelly Gromer, Long Beach, California"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (66)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 cups popped popcorn
  • 3/4 cup salted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  1. Place popcorn and peanuts in a large microwave-safe bowl; set aside. In another microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 2 minutes longer.
  2. Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes, stirring several times. Spread on greased baking sheets to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested with an 850-watt microwave.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2008 by Alecia   view full review
We came home with a free refill of an XL bucket of popcorn from the movies last night. I've...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2009 by JOCOOKIE   view full review
I wasn't expecting much from microwaved caramel corn, but I was very pleasantly surprised. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2007 by Laura M.   view full review
This caramel corn is nice and crunchy and not as chewy as some other recipes. Instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2010 by MISSPRN   view full review
I was shocked that this really does turn out crunchy.Be careful though this recipe was made in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2009 by Tyny82   view full review
Was a really great easy recipe. I didn't have any corn syrup so I substituted it with honey...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2008 by jmariez   view full review
SUPER! In my first batch I used dark brown sugar and it came out just like Cracker Jacks. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2010 by Grumpy's Honeybunch Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good but be very careful cooking the corn with the syrup in the microwave. Stir it every...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2009 by Karen3214   view full review
This recipe is fast and easy! I used a plastic bowl to melt the caramel mixture in-it didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2010 by Meganleiann   view full review
My husband asks for this often. I mix it all in a paper bag and shake it instead of stirring....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by Terry   view full review
Made this for Christmas 2008. Didn't use any nuts and baked it in the oven for 30 min. like...

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