Easy Salted Caramel Popcorn Recipe
Sweet, crunchy popcorn coated in homemade caramel and finished with a sprinkle of sea salt. Perfect for movie nights, parties, or gifting.
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Ingredients
- 10 cups popped popcorn from ½ cup kernels
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil for popping
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place popcorn in a large bowl. Remove unpopped kernels.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then let bubble for 4–5 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. The caramel will foam slightly.
- Pour caramel over popcorn. Stir with a spatula until coated. Spread onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let cool, then break apart into clusters.
Notes
Tips for Best Results
- Use parchment paper. It makes cleanup so much easier.
- Check for kernels. Nothing ruins a bite faster than crunching down on an unpopped kernel.
- Work quickly. Caramel sets fast, so have your popcorn ready before you make the sauce.
