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Popcorn coated in sweet caramel sauce.
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5 from 2 votes

Easy Homemade Caramel Popcorn

Caramel Popcorn is the perfect snack for many occasions. It is easy to make and super delicious
Course: Dessert, Snack, sweets
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caramel Popcorn, Caramel Popcorn All-time Snack, Easy Homemade Caramel Popcorn
Author: Lama

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups popcorn kernels
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 cups light brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup coconut oil or avocado oil or butter

Instructions

  • In a saucepan over medium heat add the butter, brown sugar, and heavy whipping cream.
  • Stir continuously until the sauce comes to a boil.  Boil for 1 minute,  then remove from heat.
  • Allow the caramel to cool. Once it cools it will thicken.Set aside
  • In a large pot place it on high heat for a good minute then add the oil and kernels. Cover the pot and shake it around. 
  • Popcorn will begin popping. Lower heat to medium high until popcorn stops popping. Uncover the pot. Allow the popcorn to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the cooled caramel all over the popcorn then gently mix until all the popcorn is coated.
  • Place them on a prepared baking sheet with parchment paper sprayed with cooking oil. 
  • Bake at 250 F for about 10-15 minutes. Remove them. Allow to cool then break them apart if needed.

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