Classic Caramel Corn

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Ingredients

  • Mazola Pure(R) Cooking Spray
  • 4 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Karo(R) Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
  • 1/2 cup butter OR margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Spice Islands(R) Pure Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Spray large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. Add popcorn and place in preheated 250 degrees F oven while preparing caramel.
  2. Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Pour syrup over warm popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and spread on foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  6. Cool; break apart. Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

578 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.3g 7% DV
Total Fat 27.4g 35% DV
Carbs 67g 24% DV
Fiber 3.6g 13% DV
Sugar 48.4g 97% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16677.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 171.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3.3mcg
Vitamin C 12.3mg 14% DV
Calcium 38mg 3% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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