Description
Experience the delightful crunch of homemade Amish Caramel Corn, a nostalgic snack perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines fluffy popcorn with a buttery caramel coating, creating a sweet and satisfying treat that’s ideal for movie nights, parties, or as a thoughtful gift. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, you can easily make this classic snack your own by adding your favorite nuts or spices. Enjoy the rich flavors and crunchy texture of this beloved treat that is sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 7 quarts plain popped corn
- 2 cups slivered almonds (or other nuts)
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare a large mixing bowl.
- Pop the popcorn according to package instructions, ensuring no unpopped kernels remain.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, light corn syrup, salt, and butter. Stir until melted and bring to a boil; cook for about 4-5 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat and mix in baking soda, vanilla extract, and optional cayenne pepper.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the popped corn in the mixing bowl and gently mix until evenly coated.
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Spread the caramel-coated popcorn onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes for even coating.
- Cool completely before breaking into pieces and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use fresh popcorn for optimal flavor and crunch. Feel free to substitute slivered almonds with your choice of nuts like cashews or pecans. For added fun, consider mixing in chocolate chips or dried fruit after baking.