Craving a nostalgic treat that brings back fond memories? Look no further than the classic old fashioned caramel popcorn. With its irresistible buttery flavor and addictive sweetness, this snack is a timeless favorite that can be easily made in the comfort of your own kitchen. Using the microwave as your trusty assistant, you can create this delectable snack in minutes, turning ordinary popcorn kernels into a mouthwatering caramel-coated delight.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN
Caramel popcorn made in under 15 minutes with the miracle of the microwave. Easy and fun - not to mention delicious.
Provided by SUBGIRL
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Popcorn Candy Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag. Set aside.
- In a 2 quart casserole dish, or other heat-proof glass dish, combine the brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, salt and vanilla. Heat for 3 minutes in the microwave, then take out and stir until well blended. Return to the microwave, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave, and stir in the baking soda.
- Pour syrup over the popcorn in the bag. Roll down the top once or twice to close the bag, and shake to coat the corn. Place bag into the microwave, and cook for 1 minute and 10 seconds. Remove, shake, flip the bag over, and return it to the microwave. Cook for another 1 minute and 10 seconds. Dump the popcorn out onto waxed paper, and let cool until coating is set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 282 mg, Sugar 14.9 g
MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN
Steps:
- Place the popped popcorn in a large brown paper bag.
- In a 2-quart casserole or heat-proof glass dish, stir the brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla until combined. Heat in the microwave for 3 minutes at 1-minute intervals, stirring well in between. Stir in the baking soda until combined.
- Pour the syrup over the popcorn and seal the bag by rolling the top once or twice. Give the bag a good shake to coat the popcorn with the syrup well.
- Place the bag in the microwave and cook for 1 minute and 10 seconds on high powder. Shake the bag vigorously and microwave for another 1 minute and 10 seconds. Transfer the popcorn onto a piece of parchment or wax paper. Let the coated popcorn cool and set. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 cal
MICROWAVE POPCORN
Believe it or not, you can make your own delicious, low-fat microwave popcorn using standard popping corn and a brown paper lunch bag. It works perfectly.
Provided by ACONTORER
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Popcorn Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a cup or small bowl, mix together the unpopped popcorn and oil. Pour the coated corn into a brown paper lunch sack, and sprinkle in the salt. Fold the top of the bag over twice to seal in the ingredients.
- Cook in the microwave at full power for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until you hear pauses of about 2 seconds between pops. Carefully open the bag to avoid steam, and pour into a serving bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 388.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
OLD FASHIONED CARAMEL POPCORN IN THE MICROWAVE!
My mother used to make caramel popcorn for us kids on special occasions, except she made it in the oven and it took FOREVER! This replicates the old fashioned hardened caramel coated popcorn. She got her first Amana "Radarange" and this recipe from a lady named Pat Tyner at church and our lives were forever changed... yummy caramel popcorn that was easy for mom and no waiting for us impatient, whiny kids. We've been making this recipe for many, MANY years. Posting the original recipe for safe keeping. I've added a few updates... feel free to do the same!
Provided by CheCheCherie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 8m
Yield 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pop popcorn. (Update: 2- 3.5 oz bags popped microwave popcorn can be substituted, approximately same volume).
- Put popped popcorn in a large, brown paper grocery bag.
- Stovetop: Add syrup, sugar and butter to a pan and bring to a boil for two minutes. (Update: In a microwave safe bowl, nuke until ingredients are melted and bubbly, 3-5 minutes.).
- Add vanilla and baking powder and stir briefly.
- While foaming, quickly pour caramel into the brown bag, over the popped popcorn. Roll the top of the bag together until closed and shake well.
- Place brown bag into the microwave and nuke 45 seconds.
- Remove bag from the microwave and shake well. Do not open the bag.
- Repeat steps: nuke for 45 seconds, remove, shake well, 3 more times.
- Nuke again for 30 seconds, remove, shake well and pour onto baking sheets to cool. Toss the bag.
- Caramel will harden as it cools, break apart and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 309.8, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 26.2, Protein 0.3
OLD FASHIONED CARAMEL POPCORN
This is so yummy, an old family recipe. I use it at christmas as gifts. I place it in old but decorated coffee tins and give it to teachers and bus drivers as gifts, not to mention my Mom, brother and Grandma who wait for it. My kids love this stuff and it makes a great Friday night movie treat it you want to try something different. You can add nuts, but I never do!!
Provided by Erica_Hildebrand
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 2 ice cream pails worth
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan mix butter brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla and bring to a boil.
- Boil for 5 to 6 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the baking soda until the mixture has puffed up.
- Allow 1 minute to rest.
- Placed popped popcorn in a large baking dish.
- (I use my very large turkey roasting pan without the lid.) Pour mixture over popcorn and stir until well coated.
- Bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Stir well to make sure the bottom doesn't burn, Bake for another 10 minutes.
- Pour onto a large surface to cool.
- (I cut a green garbage bag in half and cover my dining room table with it before pouring out the popcorn onto it. It saves on clean up.) Break apart to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3999.9, Fat 138.8, SaturatedFat 80, Cholesterol 325.3, Sodium 1660.1, Carbohydrate 675.9, Fiber 51.4, Sugar 348.3, Protein 47.1
Tips:
- Use a large microwave-safe bowl to make sure the popcorn has enough room to pop.
- Be careful not to overcook the popcorn, as it can quickly burn.
- Stir the popcorn halfway through cooking to ensure that it cooks evenly.
- If you don't have a microwave-safe bowl, you can use a paper bag instead.
- To make sure the caramel sauce is smooth, stir it constantly while it is cooking.
- If the caramel sauce is too thick, add a little bit of water or milk and stir until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn immediately after it is cooked, so that it can evenly coat the kernels.
Conclusion:
Old-fashioned caramel popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a sweet and crunchy snack that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give this recipe a try.
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