Description
Amish Caramel Corn is an irresistible treat that combines the delightful crunch of popcorn with a rich, buttery caramel coating. Ideal for any occasion—from cozy movie nights to festive gatherings—this sweet snack is sure to impress friends and family alike. Each bite melts in your mouth, leaving you craving more. With easy-to-follow steps and minimal ingredients, you can whip up this nostalgic popcorn recipe in no time. Customize it with your favorite nuts or chocolate for an extra special touch. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for later, this Amish caramel corn will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 quarts plain popped corn
- 2 cups slivered almonds (or other nuts)
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Dash of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook two bags of popcorn in the microwave until popped.
- Place popped corn into greased baking pans and sprinkle nuts on top.
- Preheat oven to 240°F (115°C).
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring.
- Boil for 5 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla.
- Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool on waxed paper and store in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg