My Amish Friend’s Caramel Corn

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 0

My Amish Friend's Caramel Corn Recipe for Your Movie Night

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

280

Sugar

28g

Fat

15g

Caramel corn is a classic snack that has been enjoyed for generations. This recipe, given to me by my Amish friend, is a simple and delicious version that is perfect for your next movie night. The crunchy popcorn, coated in a sweet and salty caramel sauce, is hard to resist. You can also add some dry roasted peanuts to the recipe for an extra crunchy texture and nutty flavor. This snack is a great way to bond with friends and family over a shared love of good movies and tasty snacks.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
2.	In a large roasting pan, mix together the popcorn, dry roasted peanuts (if using), and set aside.
3.	Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, margarine, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil.
4.	Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes without stirring. Then, remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla.
5.	Pour the caramel over the popcorn mixture, tossing gently to coat evenly.
6.	Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
7.	Remove from oven and let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

PROS

This caramel corn is an easy and delicious treat for your movie night.

It’s a crowd-pleaser that kids and adults alike will love.

CONS

This snack is high in sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It can be messy to eat, so be sure to have napkins handy!

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this caramel corn is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The popcorn in this recipe is a good source of fiber and antioxidants, and the peanuts (if using) add protein and healthy fats to the snack.

	7 quarts plain popped popcorn
	2 cups dry roasted peanuts ( optional )
	2 cups brown sugar
	1/2 cup light corn syrup
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 cup margarine
	1/2 teaspoon baking soda
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract