Skip to Content

Caramel Popcorn

By: Author Brittanie

Posted on

Home » Caramel Popcorn

PIN RECIPE JUMP TO RECIPE

How to Make Homemade Caramel Popcorn

homemade caramel popcorn in a white bowl

When the Fall weather hits, you’ll want to be armed and ready with your own homemade recipe for caramel popcorn.

Just like those fall fairs, you can have deliciously sweet caramel popcorn made in minutes so you can enjoy it while watching your favorite spooky movies!

It is so easy to make and is perfect for Fall bake sales, parties and more!

caramel popcorn in a bowl

If you looking for another Fall recipe try our Candy Corn Fudge

Notes:

  •  You can use homemade popcorn straight from the kernels if you wish.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to keep the caramel from going hard.
homemade caramel popcorn on cookie sheet

Caramel Popcorn

COURSE: Dessert
Servings 12
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
How to make homemade caramel popcorn
Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 10 cups popcorn premade, or about 2 bags popped, carefully sorted and kernels removed
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda

Instructions
 

  • Layer the popcorn on a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper, and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter.
  • Add in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt.
  • Heat over medium heat, to boiling. Boil 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and carefully add the vanilla extract. Stir.
  • Add the baking soda, and stir again. Caramel should be light and frothy.
  • Allow the caramel to cool just slightly, and pour over the popcorn.
  • Carefully toss the popcorn with a plastic spoon or spatula, to coat the popcorn with the caramel.
  • Allow the popcorn to set and cool completely.
  • Enjoy!
Did you try this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Recipe Rating