The Secret to Soft Caramel Popcorn: A Cozy Kitchen Tale
A luscious, buttery caramel popcorn that maintains a soft, chewy texture instead of a hard crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn and remove any unpopped kernels.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup until combined.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes without stirring excessively.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sea salt.
- Pour the mixture over the popcorn and toss gently to coat.
- Allow to cool and set for 10 minutes before serving.