Best 2 Caramel Almond Popcorn Recipes

Caramel almond popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is a sweet and crunchy snack that is sure to satisfy your cravings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this delicious popcorn at home in no time. Whether you are looking for a quick snack or a special dessert, caramel almond popcorn is sure to hit the spot.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL-ALMOND POPCORN

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Categories Nut Bake Super Bowl Kid-Friendly Halloween Almond Winter Edible Gift Bon Appétit Small Plates

Yield Makes 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup popcorn kernels, freshly popped
2 cups whole almonds
1 1/4 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Preheat oven to 250°F. Generously butter heavy large baking pan. Mix warm popcorn and almonds in prepared pan. Place in oven while preparing syrup.
Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves and butter melts. Attach clip-on candy thermometer to side of pan. Increase heat to high and boil without stirring until thermometer registers 255°F, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract, almond extract, salt and baking soda (mixture will bubble). Gradually pour syrup over popcorn and almonds, gently stirring to coat popcorn and nuts completely.
Bake until caramel feels dry, stirring frequently, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Using metal spatula, scrape mixture from bottom of pan to loosen. Cool completely in pan. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

CARAMEL AND ALMOND POPCORN

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Kids and adults alike will love munching on homemade caramel corn at a summer party.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/2 gallons

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups whole shelled almonds (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for pans and spoon
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 1/2 cups light-brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 fourteen-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 gallons popped popcorn (1 cup raw kernels)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast until lightly golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool completely. Generously butter two roasting pans, and set aside.
Combine butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, and place over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly; stop stirring, and cook 3 minutes more. Add vanilla extract and reserved toasted almonds; continue cooking 1 minute more. Remove from heat, and stir in condensed milk and salt.
Place popcorn in a large bowl, and drizzle caramel mixture all over the top. Using a large well-buttered metal spoon, immediately toss to distribute evenly and combine. Divide between prepared pans.
Bake 7 minutes. Remove from oven, and stir mixture to allow it to cook evenly. Return to oven; bake 7 to 8 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Break apart clusters; serve.

Tips:

Use a large pot or Dutch oven to pop the popcorn. This will give the kernels plenty of room to pop and prevent them from burning.
Don't overcrowd the pot with popcorn kernels. If you do, the kernels won't pop properly and you'll end up with a lot of unpopped kernels.
Heat the oil over medium heat. If the oil is too hot, the popcorn will burn. If the oil is too cold, the popcorn won't pop.
Add the popcorn kernels to the pot and cover it. Shake the pot back and forth over the heat until the popping slows down to a few seconds between pops.
Remove the pot from the heat and pour the popcorn into a large bowl. Let it cool for a few minutes before adding the caramel.
To make the caramel, combine the sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the caramel has thickened and turned a light amber color.
Pour the caramel over the popcorn and stir to coat. Add the almonds and stir again. Spread the popcorn out on a baking sheet and let it cool completely.

Conclusion:

Caramel almond popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime you need a sweet treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this classic snack that everyone will love.

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