Christmas Caramel Corn Recipe
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Description:
Indulge in the holiday spirit with this delightful Christmas Caramel Corn recipe, perfect for gifting or enjoying with loved ones. Overflowing with sweet caramel goodness, it’s a treat that’s sure to spread joy and warmth during the festive season.
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 40
Yield: Approximately 5 gallons of caramel corn
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 188.8
- Fat Content: 9.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 270.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 28.1g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 23.5g
- Protein Content: 0.1g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Margarine |
| 2 cups | Light brown sugar |
| 4 cups | Light corn syrup |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 2 | Popcorn (popped) |
| 2 cups | Mixed nuts (optional) |
Instructions:
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Prepare Popcorn:
- Pop the popcorn and spread it evenly in large shallow baking pans. (An air popper works great for this!)
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 225-250°F (107-121°C).
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Prepare Caramel Mixture:
- In a large pot, melt the margarine over medium heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the salt and corn syrup, stirring continuously until the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
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Boil Caramel:
- Allow the mixture to boil for five minutes without stirring.
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Add Flavor:
- Remove the pot from heat and quickly add the vanilla extract and baking soda.
- Stir with a long-handled wooden spoon until the mixture doubles in volume and the baking soda is evenly distributed.
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Combine Caramel and Popcorn:
- Immediately pour the caramel mixture over the popped popcorn, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
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Bake:
- Stir the coated popcorn and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and prevent burning.
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Cool and Serve:
- Once baked, remove the caramel corn from the oven and immediately transfer it to a clean work surface.
- Allow it to cool, then break it up into bite-sized pieces.
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Optional: Add Nuts
- If desired, mix in the mixed nuts for an extra crunch and flavor.
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Storage:
- Package the Christmas Caramel Corn in airtight containers or holiday tins for gifting or storing.
Enjoy the sweet and crunchy goodness of this Christmas Caramel Corn with friends and family, and watch as the holiday tins keep coming back for refills! 🎅🌟🍬
