Soft & Chewy Caramel Popcorn
Soft & Chewy Caramel Popcorn is buttery, sweet, and easy to make - no candy thermometer needed for this from-scratch favorite!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 10-12 cups plain popped popcorn (about 1/3 cup unpopped kernels)
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil for 1 minute.1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter, 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- Add the sweetened condensed milk to the mixture and bring it back to a boil for 1 minute longer.1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- Remove from the heat and pour the caramel over the popped popcorn in a large bowl or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Toss to evenly coat the popcorn kernels in the sticky caramel. This is best enjoyed fresh.10-12 cups plain popped popcorn
Notes
Storage & Make Ahead
- Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for best chewy texture.
- Freeze: Place in a ziplock bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature with the bag unsealed.
- Reheat: Warm in a 250°F oven for 5-10 minutes to soften the caramel if it feels too firm.
- Make Ahead: Best enjoyed fresh, but you can make it 1-2 days in advance - just be sure it’s fully cooled before storing.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 343IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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