Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of homemade Amish Caramel Corn, a timeless treat that brings nostalgia to every bite. This easy-to-make recipe combines fluffy popped corn with a rich, buttery caramel coating and crunchy almonds, creating a snack that’s perfect for movie nights, parties, or simply enjoying at home. With its customizable ingredients, you can tailor the flavors to suit your taste! Whether you enjoy it as a sweet standalone treat or mix it into your favorite trail mix, this caramel corn is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and evoke cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 quarts plain popped corn (from two 3.5 oz bags)
- 2 cups slivered almonds (or other nuts like cashews or pecans)
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pop the popcorn according to package instructions and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 4-5 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in baking soda, vanilla extract, and optional cayenne pepper.
- Pour the hot caramel sauce over the popcorn and gently mix until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven, let cool completely on a wire rack, then break into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg