Classic Caramel Popcorn

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Looking to scare up a sweet, classic treat for your Halloween parties? This Classic Caramel Popcorn is easy enough to make, even for first timers. You just need a few staples and about an hour and a half.

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Classic Caramel Popcorn

This Classic Caramel Popcorn is crisp, buttery and coated in rich, golden caramel for a deliciously sweet and salty snack. Perfect for parties, movie nights or homemade gifts.
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Ingredients 

  • 18-20 cups popcorn
  • 1 cup 2 sticks butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Use an air popper to pop 18-20 cups popcorn.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add brown sugar, corn syrup and salt, and stir constantly over medium heat. Once the mixture boils, stop stirring and set a timer for 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add in baking soda and vanilla. Stir well and carefully pour caramel over popcorn. Combine and split into two pans. (Note: I use disposable foil roasting pans for easier cleanup.)
  • Place in preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Let cool, then break into individual pieces and store in an air-right container.
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Reed is a Seattle-based home cook and culinary creator whose passion for cooking has led to the creation of hundreds of pescatarian and plant-based recipes. He finds inspiration from seasonal ingredients and shopping from his pantry.

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