Soft Caramel Corn

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Try this popcorn recipe for soft caramel corn that will disappear before your eyes! Serve it during the holiday season or at parties, or bag some up to give as gifts. This easy recipe won't let you down, I promise!

Submitted by Aubry Canales
Updated on February 23, 2023
close up view of Soft Caramel Corn with a wooden spoon in a bowl
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
40
Yield:
10 quarts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 40 servings

  • 3 (3.5 ounce) packages microwave popcorn, popped

  • 2 ¼ cups packed brown sugar

  • 1 cup corn syrup

  • 1 cup butter

  • 1 (5 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Directions

  1. Place popcorn into a large bowl. Shake the bowl and toss gently until unpopped kernels sink to the bottom. Discard unpopped kernels.

  2. Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches the soft-crack stage. To test, the temperature should be between 270 to 290 degrees F (132 to 143 degrees C) and a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water should form hard but pliable threads.

  3. Remove from the heat. Carefully pour condensed milk into the saucepan and stir until smooth.

  4. Pour 1/4 of the caramel at a time over popcorn, stirring well after each addition.

  5. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

159 Calories
7g Fat
25g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 40
Calories 159
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 48mg 1%

* 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.