This is the most amazing soft and chewy caramel popcorn recipe you will ever make. This is one of my favorite tried-and-true dessert recipes that you can enjoy any time of the year. Made with only 6 inexpensive pantry ingredients, this will be everything you hope for in a caramel popcorn recipe.
The most amazing soft and chewy caramel popcorn
There is something about this time of the year that gets me excited to eat caramel popcorn. Maybe it’s the cool Fall temperatures that brings out the caramel corn lovers. If your looking for that soft, gooey caramel popcorn, you have come to the right place. The flavor of the homemade caramel, combined with the saltiness from the popcorn, will leave you with the best movie night snack of all time. If your a fan of this caramel corn recipe, you are going to love our Caramel Corn Puffs.
Ingredients for the softest Caramel Popcorn
- Popcorn: This caramel corn recipe can be made with bagged microwave popcorn, movie theater popcorn, or pop your own on the stove or in an air popper.
- Butter: I like to use salted butter, for that sweet and salty flavor, but unsalted butter also works well.
- Brown Sugar: Use light or dark brown sugar.
- Corn Syrup: Use light corn syrup, not dark.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: To cut down on the fat and calories, use fat free sweetened condensed milk.
- Vanilla: This is optional, but I like the added flavor.
How to make the best caramel popcorn
- Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl, and remove any kernels. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Heat the ingredients over medium-low heat until the butter is melted and the ingredients are combined.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk into saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and continually stir for 3-4 minutes, making sure caramel doesn’t burn.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Immediately pour caramel over popcorn and stir to coat all the popcorn well.
- Allow caramel popcorn to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy.
How to store and keep caramel popcorn fresh
To keep your caramel corn fresh, be sure to store it in an airtight container or in a ziplock bag (making sure to remove all the air before sealing). It will last up to one week at room temperature if stored properly.
Other favorite dessert recipes to try
- The Best Ever Peach Crisp
- Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls
- Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies
- No Bake S’mores
- Best Key Lime Pie Bars
- Frosted Lemon Sour Cream Cookies
The Most Amazing Soft And Chewy Caramel Popcorn
Ingredients
- 3 bags regular size microwave popcorn, or 1 cup kernels popped
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl, and remove any kernels. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Heat the ingredients over medium-low heat until the butter is melted and the ingredients are combined.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk into saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and continually stir for 3-4 minutes, making sure caramel doesn’t burn.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Immediately pour caramel over popcorn and stir to coat all the popcorn well.
- Allow caramel popcorn to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy.
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