A sweet crunchier version of an all-time favorite snack that’s perfect for picnics, family movie nights or gifting.
Caramel Corn
- Prep Time 55 min
- Total 1 hr 25 min
- Servings 6
- Ingredients 8
Ingredients
- 6 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds, if desired
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 250°F. Spread popcorn in ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Sprinkle almonds over popcorn.
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Step2In large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, water, corn syrup and salt; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Step3Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in baking soda until well mixed. Immediately pour mixture over popcorn and almonds; toss until coated.
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Step4Bake at 250°F. for 15 minutes. Stir; bake an additional 15 minutes. Stir; bake 5 minutes. Immediately spread on foil or waxed paper. Cool 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
380
Calories
23g
Total Fat
3g
Protein
40g
Total Carbohydrate
30g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Cup
- Calories
- 380
- Calories from Fat
- 210
- Total Fat
- 23g
- 35%
- Saturated Fat
- 11g
- 55%
- Cholesterol
- 40mg
- 13%
- Sodium
- 530mg
- 22%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 40g
- 13%
- Dietary Fiber
- 2g
- 8%
- Sugars
- 30g
- Protein
- 3g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 10%
- 10%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 6%
- 6%
- Iron
- 8%
- 8%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 1/2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 4 1/2 Fat;Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
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