Description
This Amish caramel corn is coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze that bakes into a crackly, golden shell—perfect for gifting, snacking, or topping desserts.
Ingredients
6 quarts plain popped popcorn
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Place the popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl, ensuring there are no unpopped kernels.
3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and salt, then bring to a gentle boil while stirring.
4. Once it begins to boil, stop stirring and allow it to simmer for 4-5 minutes undisturbed.
5. Remove from heat, and quickly stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will foam up—this is normal.
6. Immediately pour the hot caramel over the popcorn. Stir well to coat as evenly as possible.
7. Spread the caramel-coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheets in an even layer.
8. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to redistribute the caramel.
9. Once done, remove from the oven and let the popcorn cool completely.
10. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use freshly popped, unsalted popcorn for the best texture.
Make sure the caramel mixture foams well—it helps create the crisp shell.
Let the popcorn cool completely before storing to maintain crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: caramel corn, popcorn, homemade snack, baked treats