Caramel Popcorn
Swift Lemur

Caramel Popcorn

Sweet and crunchy caramel-coated popcorn that's perfect for movie nights or as a homemade treat.

25Min
4Servings
285Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianGluten freeKid friendly
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Equipment

Air fryer
Saucepan
Stove
Mixing spoon
Mixing bowl
Baking sheet
Parchment paper

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

popcorn kernels (unpopped)

100 g

butter

60 g

brown sugar

100 g

corn syrup

30 ml

salt

2 g

baking soda

3 g

Instructions

1

Pop the popcorn

Pop the popcorn kernels using your preferred method until all kernels have popped.

5 min
2

Prepare caramel sauce

Melt butter in a saucepan, then add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir continuously until the mixture boils.

5 minMedium heattimer 3 min
Stir constantly to prevent burning
3

Add baking soda

Remove from heat and quickly stir in baking soda until the mixture becomes light and frothy.

1 min
Work quickly - the mixture will bubble up
4

Coat the popcorn

Pour the hot caramel over the popped popcorn and stir quickly to coat evenly.

2 min
Work fast while caramel is hot and pourable
5

Cool and serve

Spread the coated popcorn on a baking sheet to cool completely before breaking into pieces.

12 min
Break apart any large clumps once cooled

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Room temperature or oven 150°C for 5 minutes

Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness. Can be frozen for up to a month.

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