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Sweet and Crunchy Amish Caramel Corn

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A delightful blend of crunchy popcorn and sweet, buttery caramel that brings back fond memories.

Ingredients

  • Popcorn (unsalted, plain): About 10-12 cups popped
  • Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks)
  • Light Corn Syrup: 1 cup
  • Brown Sugar: 1 cup packed
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Baking Soda: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Pop the popcorn. If using kernels, heat a pot over medium heat, add a couple of tablespoons of oil, and toss in 1/2 cup of unpopped kernels. Cover and shake regularly until the popping slows.
  2. Prep your baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. Make the caramel sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Once it starts bubbling, let it boil for about 4-5 minutes without stirring.
  4. Add vanilla and baking soda. After boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. Be careful! The mixture will bubble up quite a bit.
  5. Combine the caramel with popcorn. Pour the caramel sauce over the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold the caramel into the popcorn until it’s evenly coated.
  6. Spread and bake. Pour the caramel-coated popcorn onto your prepared baking sheet. Spread it out into an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even caramelization.
  7. Cool and break apart. After baking, remove the caramel corn from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet. Once cool, break it apart into clusters.
  8. Store for snacking. Store your caramel corn in an airtight container.

Notes

Patience during the boiling process is key to achieving the perfect caramel consistency. Adjust the salt to taste.

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Keywords: caramel corn, snack, sweet treat, popcorn

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