Irresistible Homemade Caramel Popcorn Recipe You'll Crave
Homemade caramel popcorn with a festive twist, perfect for holidays or snacking.
Ingredients
- 14 cups stovetop popcorn
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- red and green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pop popcorn using stovetop method. Remove unpopped kernels and transfer to a large bowl.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup.
- Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat. Quickly stir in baking soda, vanilla, and food coloring.
- Pour caramel over popcorn while hot. Stir gently to coat evenly.
- Spread coated popcorn on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week
- For best results, use freshly popped popcorn
- Adjust food coloring amounts for desired color intensity