How to Make Caramel Popcorn

4.50 from 11 votes
A white bowl filled with caramel popcorn sits on a wooden surface. Additional pieces of popcorn are scattered around the bowl. A blue and white checkered cloth is partially visible in the background.

Learn how to make the best caramel popcorn at home. This easy recipe makes crispy, sweet and delicious caramel popcorn. If you are looking for a caramel popcorn recipe without corn syrup, this recipe is for you! The perfect snack for family gathering, movies and more.

A white bowl filled with caramel popcorn sits on a wooden surface. Additional pieces of popcorn are scattered around the bowl. A blue and white checkered cloth is partially visible in the background.

How to Make Caramel Popcorn

4.50 from 11 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
WORK TIME 20 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine American
Servings 4 yields

Ingredients
 

For the popcorn:

  • 1 tablespoon Butter optional
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 90 g Popcorn kernels
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

For the caramel:

  • 1 cup 200g Sugar
  • 100 ml Water
  • 1 tablespoon 15g Butter

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. In a large pot heat 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
    2. When butter is melted add popcorn kernels and salt to the pot, stir well, cover with a lid and cook over low heat until popcorn stop popping.
    3. Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl.
    4. In the same pan combine sugar and water, heat over medium heat until sugar dissolved and turns thick brown, amber-colored liquid (do not stir). Be careful not to burn. Once sugar is completely melted and reached a deep amber color, remove the saucepan from heat and add the butter. Stir immediately until melted and smooth.
    5. Pour the caramel over the popcorn and mix immediately until evenly coated. Spread it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and allow to set for 10-15 minutes.
    6. Break in into pieces and serve.
    Notes:
    • You also can use microwave popcorn.

Video

Nutrition information is automatically generated and thus we can not guarantee it is 100% accurate.

3 Comments

  1. You need to show all conversions

    February 18, 2022
  2. MARY schroeder says:

    When making caramel corn you say don’t stir but in video you are stirring?which is right.

    March 4, 2022
    1. Clarence Court says:

      She does not stir it until she adds the butter, just like the video, and as she writes in the instructions.

      March 28, 2024
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