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.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 20 cups popped popcorn about ¾ cup kernels
- 1 cup butter 2 sticks
- 2 cups dark brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Use an air popper to pop about 20 cups of 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 transfer to two rimmed baking sheets or an extra large roasting pan.
- Place in preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Let cool, break into individual pieces and store in an airtight container.