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The Best Chewy Caramel Corn Plus 5 More to Crunch On
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The Best Chewy Caramel Corn Plus 5 More to Crunch On

Chewy bites of caramel corn make this recipe a favorite for every age.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword caramel corn
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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 225 degrees F for a chewy caramel, stirring often. Add the popcorn to a large bowl or spread it on a baking sheet topped with wax paper. Top with the hot caramel and toss to coat, mixing well.
  • ** For a crunchier caramel corn, cook the caramel to 240-245 degrees F.