Homemade Caramel Corn Recipe

This Homemade Caramel Corn recipe is quick and easy to make. Children love it and it brings out the child in even the most stoic adult!

Nothing says fall to me like Homemade Caramel Corn! What’s not to love about it? Ok, so you may not like the sugar and I agree. But, since the majority of our diet is “clean”, I fall back on the 80/20 rule and let it go!

I love the song, “Let is Go…” from Frozen and in this case it is very applicable.

If you find yourself worried about the holidays and all the sweets your family is exposed to – let it go! Just make sure that you are daily giving good-for-you foods and especially probiotics like kefir, yogurt, homemade sauerkraut….

We are fearfully and wonderfully made and our bodies can handle a lot. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I try to make sure the family is getting the best possible nutrition but there are times and seasons that splurges are good.

Just don’t stay in splurge mode! Remeber – 80/20!

If you are pushed for time and need a quick snack, this Homemade Caramel Corn recipe is quick, easy and just the recipe you need.

This recipe is so quick and easy, that I even use it during the vineyard pruning season (when my time in the kitchen is very limited) as a treat and pick-me-up.

Homemade caramel corn is loved by children and adults alike. There is just something about the taste that brings a smile to everyone’s face!

If you remember Cracker Jack’s you will definitely appreciate this recipe. With the peanuts added, it is a great homemade replacement without all the unnecessary ingredients!

You will be surprised at just how easy making your own homemade caramel corn is – you can thank me later  😉 The hardest part is mixing the caramel and the popcorn. And, that is not really hard!

When it comes to clean up, simply let the boiler that you mixed it all up in soak in water. The water dissolves the sugar and even clean-up is a breeze!

Top Tip For Making This Homemade Caramel Corn Recipe:

• Try adding festive spices such as cinnamon and cloves to the corn!

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Homemade Caramel Corn - Quick and Easy!

Prep Time

8 mins

Cook Time

1 hr 5 mins

Total Time

1 hr 13 mins

 

Makes 5 quarts.

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fancy, kids, popcorn recipes, treats

Servings: 48 servings

Calories: 476 kcal

Author: Cultured Palate

Ingredients

• 2 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. light corn syrup
• 2 sticks butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 5 qts popped popcorn
• 1 c. peanuts optional

Instructions

1. Mix in a boiler the brown sugar, light corn syrup, butter and salt.
2. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and add the vanilla and baking soda - mix well.
4. Pour quickly over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
5. Add peanuts if desired.
6. Put in oven at 200 F for 1 hour.
7. Stir every 15 minutes.
8. Cool on waxed paper.
9. Store in air tight container.

Recipe Notes

Top Tip For Making Homemade Caramel Corn;

• Try adding festive spices such as cinnamon and cloves to the corn!

 

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Caramel Corn - Quick and Easy!

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 10mg 3%

Sodium 107mg 4%

Potassium 321mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 85g 28%

Dietary Fiber 12g 48%

Sugars 12g

Protein 12g 24%

Vitamin A 2.4%

Calcium 2%

Iron 18.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Dina-Marie, RN and founder of Cultured Palate has learned the importance of diet for health - the hard way! As the mom of 10, and leaving the corporate world to start a vineyard, she knows the value of simple living and you can too! Dina-Marie and Cultured Palate's medical advisors, Dr. Dalton and Dr. O'Connor, want you to have accurate information at your fingertips.