Best 11 Caramel Corn With Nuts Recipes

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Caramel corn is a sweet and crunchy snack made with corn, sugar, butter, and vanilla. The addition of nuts, such as peanuts, almonds, or pecans, takes the classic caramel corn recipe to the next level. The result is a caramel coated corn treat with the added flavor and crunch of nuts. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, anyone can create this delightful treat at home. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of making the perfect caramel corn with nuts, ensuring a delicious and satisfying snack.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL CORN I



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This caramel corn is great for Monday night football. The assortment of nuts makes it deluxe caramel corn. It takes a bit of time, but is more than worth it.

Provided by Terri McCarrell

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 ½ cups unpopped popcorn
1 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup peanuts
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to a 4 quart saucepan, and heat over high heat. When oil is hot, add 1/2 cup of popping corn. Keep pan moving constantly. When corn stops popping, remove from heat. Place popped corn in oven to keep warm. Repeat until all corn has been popped. Set aside.
  • Melt margarine or butter in a medium saucepan, and then stir in brown sugar, syrup, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly; boil without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir baking soda, vanilla, peanuts, pecans, and almonds into brown sugar mixture. Quickly pour nut mixture over warm popcorn, and toss until well coated. Spread on greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, stirring well every 15 minutes. Cool on aluminum foil, and store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 180.5 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

CARAMEL CORN WITH NUTS



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This homemade caramel corn far surpasses the store-bought variety. Adding nuts makes it extra special. I like to double the recipe for gifting. -Karen Edwards, Sanford, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 cups popped popcorn
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup mixed nuts

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Cook and stir until candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well; stir in nuts. , Transfer to two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Bake at 200° 45 minutes, stirring once. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CARAMEL CORN WITH NUTS



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Make and share this Caramel Corn With Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Little Suzy Homemak

Categories     Candy

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 cups popped popcorn
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup mixed nuts

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside.
  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Cook and stir until candy thermometer reads 238* (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well; stir in nuts.
  • Transfer to two greased 13x9-inch baking pans. Bake at 200* for 45 minutes, stirring once. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.4, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 222.7, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 23.8, Protein 2.3

NUTTY CARAMEL CORN



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield about 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray
3 tablespoons coconut or vegetable oil
Slightly rounded 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup roasted, salted mixed nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Put the oil and 3 or 4 popcorn kernels in a large pot with a lid (at least 6 quarts). Cover the pot and turn the heat up to medium-high. Wait until you hear one of the kernels pop, then uncover the pot and add the remaining kernels. Quickly stir everything together then replace the lid. Cook the popcorn until the kernels begin popping and then reduce the heat slightly. Cook, shaking often, until the rate of popping starts to slow, 2 to 3 minutes. Do not wait for all of the kernels to pop or they will burn. Take off the heat.
  • Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a medium pot. Heat over medium heat until melted and smooth. Stir in the baking soda.
  • Pour the nuts on top of the popcorn. Then pour the caramel into the pot with the popcorn; stir to coat and spread the popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake, stirring occasionally, until slightly golden, about 20 minutes. Cool completely, and then break apart before serving.

NUTTY CARAMEL CORN



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This is what I call real Chicago regional cuisine. Garrets, a popcorn shop in Chicago with lines out the door always, is famous for it's caramel corn and cheese corn. I love them both and have been known at times to mix the two for that favorite of flavor combinations, salt and sweet. Cracker Jack, the best known brand of caramel corn was invented and is produced in Chicago since 1893 when it was shown, of course, at the Colombian exhibition. We're known as the Candy Capital because of the large number of Candy Manufacturers that have made Chicago there home because of good railway systems to bring in ingredients from far away and plenty of corn all over the state to make the main ingredient, corn syrup. My favorite "toy surprise inside" was a miniature blue toaster with a piece of toast. It was about 1 inch big and I still have it in my charm collection with my play food. null You can, of course, use what ever your favorite kind of nuts are. Spanish peanuts are the classic, but think open-minded and try something different. Pistachios or pine nuts perhaps.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups sugar
2/3 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups popped corn (See Note)
1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1/2 cup toasted cashews, chopped

Steps:

  • Pour the sugar into the center of a deep saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer. Carefully pour the water around the walls of the pan, trying not to splash any sugar onto the walls. Do not stir; gently draw your finger twice through the center of the sugar, making a cross, to moisten it. Over high heat, bring to a full boil and cook without stirring until golden caramel, about 10 to 15 minutes, swirling the mixture occasionally to even out the color.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the butter. Add the popcorn, pecans, and cashews. Pour onto a silicone baking mat on the counter, or a marble surface. Let the mixture cool a few minutes; then start breaking it up into clusters, working quickly so it doesn't harden and you don't burn yourself. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Note: I use Black Diamond Popcorn with its petit size "hulless" kernel. To popcorn properly, place the kernels in a heavy-bottomed large pot and cover then with oil. Put the lid on and cook on high until you hear the first pop. Immediately take it off the heat and let it sit 1 minute. Then return it to the heat and finish popping, shaking the pan the whole time. I don't know why this is better but this is what my dad does and his popcorn was always the best.

CARAMEL CORN



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This is the very best crunch and munch I've had. Wonderful flavor. Try it, you'll like it. Nuts may be added if you like, but I like just the caramel corn. Yummy!

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 15 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

15 cups popped popcorn
1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn till you have 15 cups and place in a very large bowl.
  • In a pan heat the butter, light brown sugar, light corn syrup, and salt on medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the baking soda.
  • Pour over the popped popcorn and stir till well coated.
  • Put on large ungreased cookie sheet or two 9x13-inch pans.
  • Bake at 200°F for 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes.
  • NOTE: If you want to add nuts, decrease popcorn to 12 cups and add 3 cups nuts before stirring.

CARAMEL CORN WITH PEANUTS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Nuts & Seeds

Time 30m

Yield Makes 15 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick cooking spray
14 cups popped popcorn (from 1 cup kernels)
1 1/4 cup red-skinned peanuts
1 stick plus 2 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250 degrees. Spray two rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine popcorn and peanuts. In a medium saucepan combine butter, sugar, molasses, and salt over medium high until butter has melted. Stir once to combine. Bring mixture to a boil without stirring until the temperature reaches 248 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda.
  • Working quickly, add caramel to popcorn and peanuts and stir to coat. Transfer mixture to 2 baking sheets, spread out evenly, and bake until crisp, 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool completely. Break into clusters.

MY AMISH FRIEND'S CARAMEL CORN



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This recipe comes from an Amish family who package this treat for gifts to friends and neighbors every Christmas. It is truly the tastiest, easiest, and most foolproof caramel corn recipe you'll ever find!

Provided by ANITALOUISE

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 quarts plain popped popcorn
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
2 cups brown sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place the popped popcorn into two shallow greased baking pans. You may use roasting pans, jelly roll pans, or disposable roasting pans. Add the peanuts to the popped corn if using. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, margarine and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring enough to blend. Once the mixture begins to boil, boil for 5 minutes while stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat, and stir in the baking soda and vanilla. The mixture will be light and foamy. Immediately pour over the popcorn in the pans, and stir to coat. Don't worry too much at this point about getting all of the corn coated.
  • Bake for 1 hour, removing the pans, and giving them each a good stir every 15 minutes. Line the counter top with waxed paper. Dump the corn out onto the waxed paper and separate the pieces. Allow to cool completely, then store in airtight containers or resealable bags.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 387.6 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

KOOKY CARAMEL CORN



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Go nuts for caramel corn that's easy to make, fun to eat and full of whole-grain goodness.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups MultiGrain Cheerios™ cereal
8 cups plain popped popcorn
1 cup regular salted or honey-roasted peanuts
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, stir cereal, popcorn and peanuts to mix; set aside.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup, honey and butter over medium heat, stirring frequently, just until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour syrup mixture over cereal mixture; stir until cereal mixture is evenly coated. Pour mixture into ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. With rubber spatula, spread mixture until even.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once or twice, until mixture is crisp. While mixture is baking, place sheet of waxed paper on work surface.
  • Immediately pour baked mixture onto waxed paper; spread out into a thin layer. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Break caramel corn into pieces. Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL CORN



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A sweet crunchier version of an all-time favorite snack that's perfect for picnics, family movie nights or gifting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Gifts & Decor

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups popped popcorn
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds, if desired
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250°F. Spread popcorn in ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Sprinkle almonds over popcorn.
  • In large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, water, corn syrup and salt; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in baking soda until well mixed. Immediately pour mixture over popcorn and almonds; toss until coated.
  • Bake at 250°F. for 15 minutes. Stir; bake an additional 15 minutes. Stir; bake 5 minutes. Immediately spread on foil or waxed paper. Cool 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 30 g

CARAMEL CORN



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For years I've taken this snack to our church retreat in two containers-one for each night-so it doesn't all disappear the first night. Other church members tell us that if we can't attend, we should just send the caramel corn. -Nancy Breen, Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 quarts plain popped popcorn
1 pound peanuts
2 cups butter, cubed
2 pounds brown sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup molasses

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°. Place popcorn in 2 large bowls. Add 1/2 pound peanuts to each bowl. In a Dutch oven, combine remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 5 minutes. , Pour half of the syrup over each bowl of popcorn and stir to coat. Transfer to large roasting or 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes., Remove from oven and break apart while warm. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make the caramel corn. This will give the corn kernels plenty of room to pop and coat evenly in the caramel.
  • Stir the corn kernels constantly while they are popping. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Once the corn kernels have popped, remove them from the heat and immediately add the butter, sugar, and syrup. Stir until the sugar and butter have melted and the corn kernels are evenly coated.
  • Add the nuts and mix well. You can use any type of nuts that you like, such as peanuts, almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
  • Spread the caramel corn out on a baking sheet and let it cool completely. This will help to prevent the caramel from sticking together.
  • Store the caramel corn in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Caramel corn with nuts is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover popcorn, and it is also a fun activity to do with kids. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a batch of caramel corn that will be enjoyed by everyone.

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