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Paula Deen Caramel Popcorn Recipe

Paula Deen Caramel Popcorn Recipe

Are you looking for the best Paula Deen Caramel Popcorn Recipe? This sweet snack is a true Southern classic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Southern
Servings 8
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Large roasting pan
  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Air Popper
  • Baking sheets

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups Popcorn Kernels popped
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 2 cups Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • Pop the Corn: Use an air popper to pop your fresh kernels. Place the fluffy popcorn into a very large roasting pan. Remove any unpopped kernels so you do not hurt teeth.
  • Mix the Sauce: Put butter, sugar, and syrup in a large saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it starts boiling. Stir it constantly so the sugar does not burn.
  • Boil the Caramel: Let the mixture boil for exactly five minutes. Do not stir the sauce while it is boiling hard. This creates the perfect texture for your caramel coating.
  • Add Final Ingredients: Remove the hot saucepan from the heat source. Quickly stir in the baking soda and the vanilla extract. The sauce will foam up and look very light.
  • Coat the Popcorn: Pour the hot caramel over the popped corn immediately. Stir gently to coat every piece of popcorn very well. Use a large spoon to reach the bottom layers.
  • Bake the Mix: Put the pan in a low-heat oven. Bake it for about forty-five to sixty minutes total. Stir the popcorn every fifteen minutes to keep it loose.
  • Cool and Serve: Spread the popcorn onto wax paper or baking sheets. Let it cool completely until the caramel is very hard. Break the large clumps into small bite-sized pieces.

Notes

➔ Use fresh popcorn kernels for the best crunch and flavor.
➔ Remove all unpopped kernels before adding the warm caramel sauce.
➔ Do not skip the baking soda for a light coating.
➔ Stir the popcorn every fifteen minutes while it is baking.
➔ Let the popcorn cool completely before you try to eat.
➔ Use a heavy saucepan to prevent the sugar from burning.
➔ Add nuts like pecans for extra crunch and salty flavor.
➔ Watch the clock carefully during the five-minute boil stage.
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