Caramel Popcorn
Source of Recipe
My own
Recipe Introduction
I think this is a great caramel popcorn recipe, and I have tried quite a few, lol! They were either too sticky or too sweet. This one is neither. The caramel dries well and doesn't stick to your fingers, and the sweetness is just right. I use spanish peanuts in this, but you could use other kinds of nuts, too. This is done in the microwave, and is very simple to make. By the way, I always have to make a double batch. ;)
List of Ingredients
1 (3.5 ounces) bag microwave popcorn or 2 quarts plain popped popcorn
1/3 cup butter
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup or dark corn syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp baking soda
peanuts (or you can use a different type of nut if you prefer) (optional) Recipe
1 Prepare the microwave popcorn as directed on bag.
2 Remove any unpopped kernels.
3 In a 2 quart microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter on high until melted, about 1& 1/2 minutes.
4 Stir in the sugar and corn syrup, and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes.
5 Stir in the vanilla and baking soda until blended.
6 Stir in the popcorn, mixing well.
7 (It may be a bit tricky to mix the popcorn in at first, but the more you stir, the easier it gets.) If you are using nuts, add them here too.
8 Microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes to coat popcorn evenly.
9 Transfer caramel corn to tray lined with waxed paper, or parchment paper.
10 Cool and break popcorn apart.
11 Store in airtight container.
Yield: 2 quarts
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Ready in: 18 minutes
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