SOFT AND CHEWY CARAMEL POPCORN

 SOFT AND CHEWY CARAMEL POPCORN

yield: 12 CUPS CARAMEL CORN

 

prep time: 30MINUTES MINS

cook time: 5MINUTES MINS

total time: 35MINUTES MINS

INGREDIENTS

• 10-12 cups plain popcorn, about 1/3 cup kernels, popped (see note)
• 1 cup (212 g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (113 g) salted butter
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• Pinch of salt, I use coarse, kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Place the popcorn in a large bowl (you'll want extra room in the bowl for tossing the popcorn with the caramel).
• In a medium saucepan, add the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt. Heat the ingredients over medium-low until the butter is melted and the ingredients are combined. Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring often.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
• Off the heat quickly whisk in the baking soda and vanilla (the mixture will foam and bubble). See note below about adding marshmallows.
• Immediately pour the caramel over the popcorn in a slow steady drizzle, tossing the popcorn to evenly coat in the caramel mixture. The caramel will set up and harden a bit as it cools so mix as quickly as you can (an extra set of hands can help during this step).
• Serve immediately or within a couple hours.

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