Best 5 Vanilla Caramel Corn Recipes
Craving a sweet and delectable treat that is perfect for movie nights, parties, or simply as a snack? Look no further than vanilla caramel corn! This classic confection combines the irresistible flavors of vanilla and caramel to create a symphony of taste. With its crunchy texture and addictive sweetness, vanilla caramel corn is a delight for people of all ages. Whether you prefer to make it from scratch or use pre-made popcorn, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect batch of vanilla caramel corn. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
VANILLA CARAMEL CORN
This recipe gives a sweet and tasty twist to microwave popcorn. When I first tried it at a party, I couldn't stop eating it!-Janel Andrews, Jerome, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 7 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pop popcorn according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to two very large bowls; discard any unpopped kernels., In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Carefully stir in milk and butter; return to a boil. , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. , Bake at 250° for 40 minutes, stirring once. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SOFT CARAMEL CORN
Soft, yummy caramel corn that will disappear before your eyes! Great for the holidays, parties, or gifts. I promise, this easy recipe won't let you down!
Provided by Aubry Canales
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Popcorn Candy Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the popcorn in a large bowl. Shake and toss the bowl to make the unpopped kernels go to the bottom; discard.
- In a sauce pan over medium-high heat, cook the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter, stirring constantly. Heat to 270 to 290 degrees F (132 to 143 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard but pliable threads. Remove from the heat, and carefully pour in the can of condensed milk; stir until smooth.
- Pour 1/4 of the caramel at a time over the popcorn, stirring until all of the popcorn is covered. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 111.4 mg, Sugar 16.2 g
CLASSIC CARAMEL CORN
Sweet and crunchy, this caramel corn is easy to make and tastes better than the county fair's.
Provided by Karo Corn Syrup
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. Add popcorn and place in preheated 250 degrees F oven while preparing caramel.
- Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla; mix well.
- Pour syrup over warm popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and spread on foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Cool; break apart. Store in tightly covered container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 567.3 mg, Sugar 32.3 g
MOM'S CARAMEL CORN
Make and share this Mom's Caramel Corn recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MK Lady
Categories Candy
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°F.
- Melt butter and stir in sugar, syrup and salt.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- When boiling, continue to boil without stirring for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in baking soda & vanilla. (Careful: this will foam up!).
- Place popped corn in 2 9 x 13 pans. Gradually pour caramel mixture over popped corn. Stir to coat.
- Bake at 250F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1119.3, Fat 48.2, SaturatedFat 29.5, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 1113.2, Carbohydrate 174, Fiber 7, Sugar 116.6, Protein 6.7
VANILLA CARAMEL CORN
This is sweet and salty. I used a combination of microwave popcorn and homemade popcorn and the only thing I might try next time is to add some peanuts or cashews to the mix. Recipe courtesy of Janel Andrews of Jerome, Idaho and Taste of Home Holiday Celebrations Cookbook 2008. Thank you Janel! Serving size is estimated.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 7 quarts, 21 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pop popcorn according to manufacturer's directions.
- Transfer to 2 very large bowls and discard any unpopped kernels.
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar and corn syrup.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 3 minutes.
- Carefully stir in milk and butter and return to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour over popcorn and toss to coat.
- Spread in a single layer on greased 15x10x1" baking pans.
- Bake at 250 for 40 minutes, stirring once.
- Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool.
- Break into clusters.
- Store popcorn in airtight containers or plastic bags.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.9, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 14.9, Sodium 55, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 21, Protein 2.5
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the caramel from burning.
- Cook the caramel mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent it from burning.
- Do not overcook the caramel mixture, or it will become too hard.
- Add the popcorn to the caramel mixture as soon as it is done cooking, and stir to coat the popcorn evenly.
- Spread the caramel corn out on a baking sheet to cool, and break it into pieces once it has cooled.
- Store the caramel corn in an airtight container at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Vanilla caramel corn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and salty treat that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give vanilla caramel corn a try!
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