Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn has been around for centuries and its recipes have been passed down through generations. The earliest recorded recipe for caramel popcorn comes from the early 1800s. This recipe was simple and only required sugar, molasses, and popcorn.
As time went on, people began to experiment with different ingredients and methods to create their own unique recipes for caramel popcorn. One of the most popular variations is the addition of butter, which gives the popcorn a richer flavor.
Today, there are countless recipes for caramel popcorn, each with its own unique twist. Whether you like your caramel popcorn with nuts, chocolate, or simply coated in delicious caramel, there’s a recipe out there for you.
Advice
When making caramel popcorn, always use a candy thermometer to get the desired temperature. This will ensure that your caramel popcorn is the perfect consistency. Additionally, be sure to use a large enough pot when making caramel popcorn to avoid any spills or burns. Remember to stir the popcorn consistently and be careful to not over heat the caramel. Finally, be sure to use butter, brown sugar and light corn syrup to get the best flavor. Enjoy!
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Recipes
Spicy Caramel Popcorn
- nonstick spray
- salt
- baking soda
- popcorn kernel
- sugar
- butter
- vegetable oil
- cayenne pepper
Caramel Popcorn
- brown sugar
- vanilla extract
- butter
- corn syrup
- baking soda
- salt
- popping corn
- vegetable oil
Caramel Popcorn
- light brown sugar
- baking soda
- salt
- vanilla extract
- butter
- light karo syrup
- popcorn
Bacon Caramel Popcorn
- brown sugar
- pecan
- baking soda
- light corn syrup
- butter
- popcorn
- bacon
- cooking spray
Easy Baked Caramel Popcorn
- brown sugar
- light corn syrup
- butter
- baking soda
- salt
- vanilla extract
- nut
- popcorn
Dairy-Free Vegan Caramel Popcorn
- dark
- popcorn kernel
- sugar
- salt
- light corn syrup
- olive oil
- baking soda
- vanilla extract
- margarine
- water
- dairy soy margarine
Cheese and Caramel Popcorn
- vegetable oil spray
- mustard powder
- salt
- orange cheddar cheese powder
- sugar
- baking soda
- white pepper
- light brown sugar
- light corn syrup
- butter
- butter
- popcorn
- popcorn
Caramel Popcorn
- crisco butter flavor spray
- brown sugar
- salt
- vanilla extract
- microwave popcorn
- crisco butter flavor all vegetable shortening
- light corn syrup
- baking soda
Caramel Popcorn
- brown sugar
- popcorn kernel
- salt
- butter
- light corn syrup
- baking soda
- peanut
- vanilla extract
10 Minute Caramel Popcorn in the Microwave
- brown sugar
- butter
- baking soda
- salt
- vanilla
- light corn syrup
- popcorn
Salted Caramel Popcorn
- brown sugar
- light karo syrup
- sweetened condensed milk
- popcorn kernel
- salt
- butter
Chocolate Caramel Popcorn
- sugar
- popcorn
- bittersweet chocolate
- corn syrup
- water
Caramel Popcorn
- butter
- baking soda
- brown sugar
- popcorn kernel
- vanilla
- corn syrup
- salt
- oil
Caramel Popcorn
- brown sugar
- popcorn kernel
- salt
- butter
- light corn syrup
- baking soda
- peanut
- vanilla extract
Bacon Caramel Popcorn
- nonstick spray
- bacon
- popcorn
- salt
- vanilla extract
- baking soda
- bacon
- brown sugar
- butter
- corn syrup
The BEST EVER Homemade Caramel Popcorn
- brown sugar
- light karo syrup
- sweetened condensed milk
- popcorn kernel
- baking soda
- butter
Cinnamon Maple Caramel Popcorn
- coconut oil
- vanilla extract
- maple syrup
- popcorn kernel
- cinnamon
- salt
- almond butter
- almond
- popcorn
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- salt 71%
- baking soda 65%
Common Ingredients
- butter 59%
Usual Ingredients
- brown sugar 47%
- light corn syrup 41%
- popcorn 41%
- vanilla extract 41%
Rarey Ingredients
- popcorn kernel 35%