Amish Caramel Corn Recipe
This delicious recipe for Amish Caramel Corn is perfect for snacking or sharing at gatherings. Crunchy popcorn and peanuts coated in a sweet caramel glaze make for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 12 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn:
- 4 quarts popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup corn kernels)
Nuts:
- 2 cups dry roasted peanuts (or other nuts like walnuts or pecans)
Caramel Mixture:
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Popcorn: Spread popped popcorn and nuts in a greased baking pan.
- Make Caramel: In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add Flavorings: Remove from heat, mix in baking soda and vanilla. Pour over popcorn and mix.
- Bake: Bake at 200 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool and Store: Spread on waxed paper, cool, and store in airtight containers.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding different nuts or even a sprinkle of sea salt for a sweet and salty version.
- Be careful when working with hot sugar mixtures, as they can cause burns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Amish Caramel Corn, Caramel Corn Recipe, Popcorn Snack
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