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!
Caramel Popcorn Recipe
This is such an old recipe I’ve been making, I don’t know where it originated Serves 4
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Ingredients
- popping corn, popped
- sugar
- butter
- salt
- Golden Syrup
Note: Lyle’s Golden Syrup is a flavorful British corn syrup alternative which is less processed than corn syrup.
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 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 caramel 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 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
A super fast caramel popcorn recipe that tastes great!
Ingredients
- 85 g (1/2 cup) popping corn, popped (makes a large bowlful)
- 113 g (1/2 cup) sugar
- 113 g (1/2 cup) butter
- pinch of salt
- 2 Tbsp Golden Syrup (see Notes)
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 Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 100Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 40mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 2gSugar: 8gProtein: 3g
Nutrition information is only estimated.
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Hi Christina I bought Lyles syrup especially for your recipe. Can you tell me if I use granulated white sugar or brown sugar ?
Hi Catherine, yay for the Lyle’s! It’s always white sugar unless brown sugar is specified (not just my recipe, but all recipes.) Let me know how it turns out! CC
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
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