Caramel Corn Delight
Cuisine: American
Indulge in the sweet and crunchy goodness of this homemade caramel corn. The perfect balance of caramel sweetness and popcorn crunch will leave you craving for more!
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Pop the popcorn kernels using your preferred method and place in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 250°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel over the popcorn and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the popcorn on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool before breaking into clusters.
- Enjoy your homemade caramel corn!