Description
Amazing Salted Caramel Popcorn is the ultimate indulgent snack that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors. Imagine the delightful crunch of freshly popped popcorn coated in a luscious caramel sauce, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for movie nights, parties, or just satisfying your cravings at home. With its glossy finish and irresistible taste, you’ll want to share it with friends and family—or keep it all to yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop method until fluffy.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until melted and bubbly; simmer for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt.
- Drizzle hot caramel over popped popcorn in a large bowl and gently stir to coat evenly.
- Spread caramel popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 250°F (120°C) for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg