Caramel popcorn is the most classic sweet and salty snack there is! This recipe is so easy and addicting. Family movie night just got even better!
When I was a kid we had an old air popper that had a tray on top that melted the butter and allowed it to drip onto the popcorn while you were making it. It was so much fun to sit on the counter and watch those little seeds explode.
When I got married I discovered that my husband still had an air popper. His didn’t have the fancy butter tray, but that’s ok. On extra special occasions we got to eat caramel popcorn! It didn’t occur to me that kids now days probably haven’t seen air poppers until we pulled ours out to make some caramel popcorn last night. Our little one was so excited!
What Ingredients Do You Need for Caramel Popcorn?
You basically just need popcorn and then ingredients for making homemade caramel. Here is your ingredients list:
- Popcorn
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Light Corn Syrup
- Vanilla
- Salt
- Baking Soda
The measurements for each can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.
How to Make Homemade Caramel Popcorn
This recipe is so simple! It has become a favorite of my children to make on Friday nights. Here are the basic steps:
- Preheat your oven.
- Make the popcorn
- Make the caramel on the stove top.
- Pour the caramel over the popcorn and stir to combine.
- Bake.
- Let cool and devour!
All the details can be found in the recipe card, so check there for any clarifications!
Why Do You Bake Caramel Corn?
Baking caramel popcorn makes the caramel crisp up and get th