Vegan Caramel Popcorn

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Vegan popcorn coated with soft caramel made without butter or milk.

Submitted by Gwenevere Madsen Bland
Updated on January 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 mins
Total Time:
41 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more to taste

  • 1 ¼ cups popcorn kernels

  • 2 cups brown sugar

  • 1 cup light corn syrup

  • ½ cup coconut oil

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 (11.25 ounce) can sweetened condensed coconut milk

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a very large pot over medium-high heat. Put 4 popcorn kernels into the oil and cover until popped; add remaining kernels to the saucepan in an even layer. Cover and remove from heat, about 30 seconds. Return to heat and gently shake pan back and forth over the burner until popping slows to several seconds between pops, 1 to 2 minutes.

  2. Divide popcorn among large bowls and set aside.

  3. Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, coconut oil, and salt in a sturdy pot over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reads 270 degrees F (132 degrees C) on a candy thermometer. Add condensed milk, mix well, and heat back up to 270 degrees F (132 degrees C). Remove from heat and let cool for 1 minute. Mix in vanilla extract.

  4. Pour hot caramel over popcorn. Mix well until coated.

Cook's Note:

For a less sticky option, preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Divide the caramel popcorn between 2 cookie sheets lined with parchment or silicone baking mats. Bake the popcorn for 40 minutes, stirring, rotating, and switching cookie sheets every 10 minutes. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

335 Calories
12g Fat
58g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 335
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Sodium 179mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 71mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.