Caramel Corn Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 1 hour
⏰ Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6 quarts
Description:
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of homemade caramel corn with this recipe passed down from generation to generation. This treat boasts a perfect balance of buttery richness and crunchy goodness, making it an irresistible snack for any occasion. With its long baking time at low heat, each kernel maintains its distinct texture, ensuring a truly satisfying munching experience.
Ingredients:
- 6 quarts popped corn
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions:
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Prepare the Corn: Begin by placing the popped corn in a very large roasting pan, ensuring there’s ample room for thorough stirring during baking.
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Prepare the Caramel Mixture: In a saucepan (preferably 3 quarts or larger), melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add Sweetness: Once the butter is melted, add the light brown sugar and light corn syrup to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
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Boil & Bubble: Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes, ensuring constant stirring to prevent burning or sticking.
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Add Baking Soda: With caution, add the baking soda to the boiling mixture. Be prepared for the mixture to foam up, nearly doubling in size. Make sure your saucepan is spacious enough to accommodate the expansion.
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Coat the Corn: Pour the hot caramel mixture over the popped corn in the roasting pan. Mix thoroughly to ensure every kernel is coated with the sweet caramel goodness.
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Bake & Stir: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees Celsius). Place the roasting pan in the oven and bake for one hour, remembering to stir the caramel corn every 15 minutes to promote even coating and prevent burning.
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Cool & Enjoy: Once baked to golden perfection, remove the caramel corn from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Stir occasionally during the cooling process to prevent clumping.
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Serve & Share: Once cooled, transfer the caramel corn to serving bowls or airtight containers. Enjoy this delectable treat as a snack during movie nights, gatherings, or any time you’re craving a sweet and crunchy indulgence!
With its luscious caramel flavor and addictive crunch, this homemade caramel corn is sure to become a family favorite. Whip up a batch today and watch as it disappears in no time, leaving smiles and satisfied taste buds in its wake!
