Soft Caramel Corn

Try this popcorn recipe for soft caramel corn that's perfect to serve at parties or during the holidays. It's also a great idea for gifting!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 159 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 (5 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 3 (3.5 ounce) packages microwave popcorn, popped
• 2.25 cups packed brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place popcorn into a large bowl. Shake the bowl and toss gently until unpopped kernels sink to the bottom. Discard unpopped kernels.

Step 2

Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches the soft-crack stage. To test, the temperature should be between 270 to 290 degrees F (132 to 143 degrees C) and a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water should form hard but pliable threads.

Step 3

Remove from the heat. Carefully pour condensed milk into the saucepan and stir until smooth.

Step 4

Pour 1/4 of the caramel at a time over popcorn, stirring well after each addition.

Step 5

Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.