Chewy Caramel Corn Recipe
This chewy caramel corn recipe features just 4 simple ingredients and has the perfect chewy bite for the ultimate salty-sweet snack or treat.
Servings 16
Calories 1023kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar , firmly packed
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 quarts 16 cups popped popcorn (½ cup unpopped corn kernels)
Instructions
- Melt the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a medium saucepan. Stir to mix well. Cook until caramel reaches a temperature of 235°F for a chewy caramel, stirring often. Add the popcorn to a large bowl or spread it on a sheet pan topped with wax paper. Top with the hot caramel and toss to coat, mixing well.
- ** For crunchier caramel corn, cook the caramel to 240-245°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 1023kcal | Carbohydrates: 206g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 798mg | Fiber: 34g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 552IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 8mg