Description
Caramel Puff Corn is a deliciously addictive snack made by coating crunchy puffed corn twists with a rich, buttery caramel sauce. This easy recipe combines sweet and salty flavors, perfect for holiday gift-giving, game day treats, or anytime snacking. The popcorn is baked with a smooth caramel glaze until perfectly crisp and golden.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- 10 cups popcorn twists (175 grams, also called Puff Corn)
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup unsalted butter (225 grams)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed, 155 grams)
- 1/2 cup corn syrup (130 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the coated popcorn.
- Prepare Popcorn Base: Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the popcorn twists evenly over the sheet and set aside.
- Make Caramel Sauce: In a large saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Heat over medium-high heat, whisking frequently until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Boil and Add Baking Soda: Continue boiling and stirring the mixture for 2 minutes. Then, carefully add the baking soda. The mixture will foam up. Keep whisking and cooking for 1-2 minutes until the foam settles slightly.
- Coat the Popcorn: Pour the hot caramel sauce over the popcorn twists and stir gently to coat them evenly with the caramel.
- Bake the Popcorn: Place the coated popcorn in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes to ensure even coating and prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the popcorn from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes. Once cooled, break into smaller pieces as desired.
- Store: Store the caramel puff corn in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to 1-2 weeks to maintain freshness.
Notes
- This Caramel Puff Corn is an unbelievably addictive snack, combining sweet and salty flavors perfectly.
- It’s easier to make than traditional caramel corn with the same great taste.
- Ideal for holiday gifts, parties, or game day treats.
- Make sure to stir during baking to prevent clumping and burning.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
- Calories: 337 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 129 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg
