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With Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl around the corner, I thought I'd share this delicious salted caramel popcorn recipe with you guys!

My daughter and I make it on a regular basis for our movie nights on the weekends, and it's the perfect snack for either occasion! In fact, I don't think there's any celebration where salted caramel popcorn wouldn't be welcome, am I right?! 🍿😉

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Salted Caramel Popcorn Recipe

Salted caramel popcorn also makes for a great party favor for any event (think baby showers, graduation, bridal showers, birthday parties...) or even for a yummy holiday gift, so you be sure toPINand save this recipe 'cause you're bound to need it at some point!

Oh, and did I mention this is such a quick and easy recipe to make? Yep! Not to mention inexpensive too!

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This salted caramel popcorn recipe comes together in a flash, which is always a bonus in my books! 😉You also have the option of popping your own corn the old-fashioned way like I do, or just use microwave popcorn. Or use store-bought salted popcorn to cut corners if you're pushed for time.

I have tried making salted caramel popcorn entirely in the microwave in the past, but it's NOT the same thing. Don't be fooled by getting a recipe online that tells you that it works. It doesn't! The most you can do in the microwave is your popcorn.

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The caramel itself doesn't work as great, and you end up with a wet and sticky popcorn, versus a crispy and delicious salted caramel popcorn, which is what we're aiming for here.

The salted caramel made on the stovetop really is the best option (tried and tested) and you really do need to place the popcorn in the oven for about 5-10 minutes afterwards to dry up a little bit and allow the caramel to stick better to the popcorn.

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I have a fan-assisted oven and it helps this process to go a little faster, so my popcorn only needs a bout 5 minutes in the oven after it's coated with the salted caramel.

You may find that you need a little longer, depending on your oven. But do keep an eye on your popcorn so the sugars in the caramel don't burn!

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The longer you leave your popcorn in the oven, the harder and drier it will be. I find that 5 minutes in my oven make the very best popcorn. Any longer and it gets too crispy.

I also use honey in my caramel sauce instead of traditional syrup, because in France you can't really find syrup for sale like you can in the US. So perhaps if you use syrup, you may find that you need to leave the popcorn in the oven for a little longer.

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Honey is also healthier than the syrup, so if you don't like using syrup, go for the honey. You get a slight hint of honey flavor on the popcorn, but it's not hugely noticeable under all the sugar notes 😁

This salted caramel popcorn keeps well for a few days in an air-tight container or plastic wrap, so it makes a great gift or party favor too!

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For our Valentine's Day movie night in, I served them in cute popcorn boxes and added a pretty printable "My Heart Pops For You" Valentine's Day tag to the front for added cuteness 🥰 I designed them especially to go with popcorn party favors and treats!

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💖 Click here to download your printable Valentine's Day tags 💖

Salted Caramel Popcorn Recipe

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Yield: 4-6

Author: Bird's Party

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 20 Min

Salted Caramel Popcorn Recipe - quick, delicious and easy recipe for a movie night, popcorn bar, snack, edible gift or party favor idea!

Ingredients

  • 8 cup of popcorn
  • 1 cup soft brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup honey or syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 200 deg. Celsius
  2. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  3. Add popcorn to a bowl.
  4. In a saucepan add butter and bring to medium heat until melted.
  5. Add brown sugar, honey and salt and stir until smooth.
  6. Bring to a boil for about 2 minutes, until caramel start to gently boil.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda.
  8. Immediately pour over the popcorn and mix until fully coated.
  9. Spread the popcorn over a layer on the baking tray and bake for about 5-10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  10. Remove from oven and separate the popcorn kernels with a spatula.
  11. Allow to air-dry at room temperature and cool down before serving or packaging into air-tight containers or plastic bags.

Notes:

recipe adapted from https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/5-minute-caramel-corn

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FAQs

How do you make Martha Stewart caramel popcorn? ›

In a small saucepan, bring butter, sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons water to a boil, stirring constantly. Working quickly, drizzle popcorn with sugar syrup, and toss. Spread popcorn evenly on prepared baking sheet. Bake, tossing occasionally, until golden and shiny, about 40 minutes.

Why do people like caramel popcorn? ›

Caramel popcorn is one of the most popular snack foods in the world, with a history that dates back hundreds of years. This delicious treat features caramelized sugar and often molasses, which gives it its distinctive flavor and texture.

Is caramel popcorn a snack? ›

Caramel popcorn is one of America's favorite snacks. Snacking is one of our favorite pastimes, or rather, is part of all of our favorite pastimes. We know you are always looking for healthy snacks but don't want to entirely sacrifice flavor, fun, and history.

Why put an egg in pan when making caramel popcorn? ›

While some people said that she added the egg to absorb extra heat, others had different views. "Whole eggs absorb excess heat so it's an easy way to regulate the temperature balance of the other ingredients," a user wrote.

Why is my homemade caramel popcorn soggy? ›

Give it some time to cool. If it's still tasting soggy after 1–2 hours of cooling at room temperature, you may have under-baked the caramel corn. 1 hour in the oven is usually plenty. Additionally, be sure to cook the caramel on the stove for long enough.

How do you keep caramel popcorn from getting soggy? ›

How Do I Get My Popcorn Crunchy and Not Soggy? The longer you cook the syrup (the mixture of sugar and water the forms the base of the caramel sauce), the crunchier your popcorn will be. For very crunchy popcorn (my favorite!), stop cooking when you see the first wisps of smoke coming from the sugar mixture.

Why is my caramel popcorn not crunchy? ›

So I suggest boiling the caramel just for 2 minutes as called for in the recipe then adapting the texture with the baking time. Less baking time = chewier popcorn, longer baking time = crispier popcorn harder. To make crunchy popcorn: Heat oven to 200°F.

What are the disadvantages of caramel popcorn? ›

Additionally, the caramel coating on the popcorn is high in sugar and calories, which can lead to a temporary spike in blood sugar levels and a subsequent drop, which can cause fatigue, headaches, or dizziness.

Why is caramel popcorn unhealthy? ›

While caramel-coated popcorn may be a tempting snack, its simple carbs and high sugar content can lead to spikes in blood glucose levels, increasing the risk of hyperglycemia and other health problems.

Which city is the birthplace of caramel popcorn? ›

Caramel popcorn came to be due to two brothers, Frederick and Louis Rueckheim, who immigrated to the United States of America from Germany and settled in Chicago. In 1870, they opened a popcorn store and began experimenting with unique flavors and toppings.

What is popcorn with caramel called? ›

Caramel corn or caramel popcorn (toffee popcorn in the UK) is a confection made of popcorn coated with a sugar or molasses based caramel candy shell that is normally less than 1mm thick. Typically a sugar solution or syrup is made and heated until it browns and becomes thick, producing a caramelized candy syrup.

What is an interesting fact about caramel popcorn? ›

But have you ever wondered about its origin? Well, here's an interesting fact about who invented caramel popcorn: the idea behind caramel popcorn first made its appearance in the 1800s and was introduced by the famous brothers Frederick and Louis Rueckheim. 1800!

Is Cracker Jacks caramel popcorn? ›

The CRACKER JACK® brand has been an American favorite for 120 years. The delicious blend of caramel coated popcorn and peanuts is just as good as you remember. And, as if a tasty snack weren't enough, who can forget the thrill of opening the surprise inside?

How do you make caramel popcorn crispy again? ›

If you're looking to breathe new life into the snack, spread it on a baking sheet and heat in the oven at 250°F for about five minutes. It should be as good as new!

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