Caramel Popcorn – Ready in 15 Minutes!

This caramel popcorn is so quick and easy, you can whip it up from start to finish in 15 minutes! It’s the easiest and best crunchy caramel popcorn recipe, ever! Make it your own personalized recipe by adding your own choice of  nuts, coconut or ? 

Originally published February 3, 2013

Do you love sweet and crunchy, addictively delicious caramel popcorn?

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It’s perfect for movie night, sleepovers, camping, and of course sporting events like Super Bowl parties!

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So, I’m sharing a super simple recipe for my go-to caramel popcorn. There’s no thermometer needed, and only bakes for 10 minutes!

This is a recipe my brother used to make, so unfortunately, I don’t know who to credit for the original recipe.

NOTE: As you can see from the photos, this is a lightly covered caramel popcorn, so it’s less sweet and has less calories than popcorn coated in a heavy caramel.

If you prefer the latter, then double the amount of butter, sugar and Golden Syrup, or pop half as much (or less) popcorn. Add some toasted nuts or coconut, if you like, too!

You can order these similar popcorn bags for your next movie night or event.

Directions

Preheat oven to 300ºF (150ºC)

Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. Melt the butter with the remaining ingredients in a small pot over low heat. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 or 2 minutes.

Next, remove the syrup from the heat and immediately pour the caramel over the popcorn (and other add ins, if using) in the bowl.

Mix gently, then place onto a non-stick baking sheet. Using two forks, gently continue to stir the caramel popcorn.

Now, place tray in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove and mix the sugar syrup and popcorn gently, then place in oven for another 5 minutes or so.

Remove from oven and allow to cool; break into pieces and enjoy this awesome caramel crunch corn!

And have you tried my “no fry” Buffalo Hot Wings? You seriously need these ASAP!

My friend Serena has a lovely recipe for pretzel bites which would also be a great addition to the caramel popcorn for a Superbowl party! 

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Caramel Crunch Popcorn

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

A super fast caramel popcorn recipe that tastes great!

4.8 from 18 votes

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Ingredients

US CustomaryMetric

• ½ c popping corn popped (makes a large bowlful)
• ½ c sugar
• ½ c butter
• 1 pinch salt omit if using salted butter
• 2 Tbsp Lyle's Golden Syrup see Notes

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 300ºF (150ºC)
• Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. Melt the butter with the remaining ingredients in a small pot over low heat. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 or 2 minutes.
• Remove the syrup from the heat and immediately pour over the popcorn in the bowl.
• Mix gently with two forks, then place onto a non-stick baking sheet.
• Place tray in preheated oven for 5 minutes, remove and turn gently, then place in oven for another 5 minutes or so.
• Remove from oven and let cool; break into pieces and enjoy!

Notes

• Golden Syrup is a British corn syrup alternative which is incredibly delicious and less processed than corn syrup.
• You may want to make a double batch because it goes quickly!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 712IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.04mg

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Author: slightly adapted by Christina Conte

Course Sandwiches & Snacks

Cuisine American

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