Homemade Caramel Popcorn

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1 bag
(3.29 oz)

Popcorn

2 Tbsp

Water

1 cup

Brown Sugar

1/2 Tbsp

Vanilla Extract

1/2 cup

Heavy Cream

1/2 tsp

Baking Soda

to taste

Salt

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Make Popcorn (1 bag) in the microwave according to the package instructions. About 2 minutes on high.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, heat the Water (2 Tbsp) and Brown Sugar (1 cup) together, and tilt the pan to dissolve all the sugar if necessary.

Step 3

Once it reaches a boil, cook until the bigger bubbles start to get smaller and the mixture gets thicker about 5 minutes.

Step 4

While the syrup is simmering, mix together Heavy Cream (1/2 cup) , Vanilla Extract (1/2 Tbsp) , and Baking Soda (1/2 tsp) .

Step 5

When the syrup reaches a light amber color, have a metal whisk ready in your hand. Once the color starts to turn into a darker amber color, add in the cream mixture and start to whisk vigorously until glossy and smooth. Be very careful of the splashing syrup and the steam.

Step 6

On a parchment paper lined tray, evenly spread out the popcorn. Drizzle the caramel mixture over the popcorn. Gently fold the popcorn with the mixture using a spatula, until all pieces are covered. Sprinkle some Salt (to taste) over the popcorn.

Step 7

Let the popcorn cool to room temperature and serve.