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Caramel Popcorn – Ready in 15 Minutes!

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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 ? 

photo of caramel crunch popcorn in a paper cup with brown footballs on it with a beer behind

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.

overhead photo of caramel crunch popcorn in a cup with tv remote nearby

NOTE: As you can see from the photos, this is a lightly covered 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!

Caramel crunch popcorn


Caramel Popcorn Recipe

This is such an old recipe I’ve been making, I don’t know where it originated.   
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Note: Lyle’s Golden Syrup is a flavorful British corn syrup alternative, as I do not use corn syrup.

Lyle's Golden Syrup in a spoon
Tip: rub a little oil in the spoon before measuring the syrup. The syrup will pour out quickly without sticking.

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.

making caramel in a pot

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

pouring hot caramel over popcorn in a bowl

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

caramel popcorn with two forks in it

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

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

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photo of caramel crunch popcorn in a paper cup with brown footballs on it with a beer behind

Caramel Crunch Popcorn

Yield: one bowlful
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

A super fast caramel popcorn recipe that tastes great!

Ingredients

  • 3 oz (1/2 cup) popping corn, popped (makes a large bowlful)
  • 4 oz (1/2 cup) sugar
  • 4 oz (1/2 cup) butter
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons Golden Syrup (a British corn syrup alternative, as I do not use corn syrup)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300ºF (150ºC)

  1. 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.
  2. Remove the syrup from the heat and immediately pour over the popcorn in the bowl.
  3. Mix gently with two forks, then place onto a non-stick baking sheet.
  4. Place tray in preheated oven for 5 minutes, remove and turn gently, then place in oven for another 5 minutes or so.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool; break into pieces and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 211Total Fat: 8gCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 1g

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© slightly adapted by Christina Conte
Cuisine: American / Category: Sandwiches & Snacks
My friend Serena has a lovely recipe for pretzel bites which would also be great for a Superbowl party! 

pretzel bites

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  6. Hi Christina,
    We are going to my son’s Super Bowl party in an hour, so I thought this would be a perfect treat for all the children attending!
    Just waiting for the popcorn in the oven to be done! It smells yummy, as my grandson, James always says!
    Have a wonderful trip in Australia and enjoy!
    Safe travels!
    Luisa from Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada

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    • That’s great, Luisa! I’m sure they will love it! Thanks so much for your well wishes and will be reporting back when I return! Happy game-watching today! Christina

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