Caramel corn
Caramel corn has been around for centuries, and its popularity only seems to be growing. This delicious treat can be found at most fairs and festivals, and is a favorite among both kids and adults.
The first recorded recipe for caramel corn comes from America in the early 1800s. This early version was made with molasses and brown sugar, and was baked in the oven. It wasn’t until the late 1800s that popcorn was first added to the recipe.
The first mass-produced caramel corn was introduced by the Cracker Jack company in 1896. This version of the treat was made with molasses, brown sugar, and butter, and quickly became a hit with consumers.
Advice
When making caramel corn, it is important to use a heavy-bottomed saucepan. This will help to ensure that the caramel does not burn. Also, be sure to use a wooden spoon to stir the caramel as it cooks, as metal spoons can cause the caramel to seize up. In addition, be sure to time the caramel, as it can burn easily. Finally, it is important to mix the caramel with the popcorn right away, as the caramel hardens quickly and can be difficult to work with if it sits too long.
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Recipes
Maple Pecan Caramel Corn
- pecan
- maple syrup
- light brown sugar
- popcorn kernel
- salt
- vanilla extract
- baking soda
- oil
- butter
Caramel Corn
- cinnamon
- microwave popcorn
- water
- sugar
- butter
Coconut Sugar Caramel Corn
- coconut palm sugar
- turmeric
- popcorn kernel
- salt
- grapeseed oil
- virgin coconut oil
- butter
Caramel Corn
- butter
- cashew
- pecan
- sugar
- water
- corn
The Best Chewy Caramel Corn Plus 5 More to Crunch On
- brown sugar
- light corn syrup
- butter
- salt
- popcorn
Caramel Corn
- molasses
- vanilla extract
- popcorn
- honey
- salt
- butter
Amish Honey Roasted Caramel Corn
- brown sugar
- honey peanut
- butter
- un popcorn kernel
- salt
- vanilla extract
- honey
- baking soda
- oil
Caramel Corn with Peanuts and Dried Cherries
- butter
- cherry
- peanut
- sugar
- water
- corn
Gluten-Free Caramel Corn
- butter
- baking soda
- vanilla extract
- agave syrup
- tartar cream
- brown sugar
- popcorn
Caramel Corn
- water
- peanut
- sugar
- salt
- peanut oil
- popcorn kernel
Almost-Famous Caramel Corn
- salt
- sugar
- peanut
- popcorn kernel
- molasses
- vegetable oil
- peanut oil
- dark corn syrup
Tequila-Spiked Caramel Corn
- light brown sugar
- tequila
- butter
- peanut
- salt
- baking soda
- air popcorn
- light corn syrup
- agave nectar
Spicy caramel corn
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- chipotle chile powder
- cumin
- salt
- popcorn
- light corn syrup
- water
- baking soda
- nut
- light brown sugar
- butter
The Perfect Crunchy Caramel Corn
- brown sugar
- light karo syrup
- sweetened condensed milk
- popcorn kernel
- baking soda
- butter
Cacao Nib Caramel Corn
- brown sugar
- cacao nib
- salt
- popcorn kernel
- vanilla bean
- dark corn syrup
- butter
Sesame Caramel Corn
- coconut oil
- vanilla extract
- maple syrup
- popcorn kernel
- cinnamon
- salt
- sesame seed
- tahini
- popcorn
Classic Caramel Corn
- light corn syrup
- popcorn kernel
- canola oil
- tartar cream
- butter
- salt
- vanilla extract
- light brown sugar
Homemade Caramel Corn
- light brown sugar
- salt
- butter
- vanilla extract
- popcorn
- light
- baking soda
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- butter 72%
- salt 61%
Usual Ingredients
- baking soda 39%
- vanilla extract 39%
- popcorn 33%
- popcorn kernel 33%
- sugar 28%
- water 28%