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Buttered popcorn in a large skillet with melted butter being poured over it.

Salted Caramel Popcorn

Christie Matherne Profile PictureChristie Matherne
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 233 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup salted butter
  • ½ cup popcorn kernels
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup syrup
  • 2 teaspoons flaked sea salt

Instructions
 

The Popcorn:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Place 2 popcorn kernels in the melted butter. Cover with the lid and let the 2 kernels pop.
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  • After the 2 kernels have popped, pour the rest of the kernels into the pot and shake the pot to form a single layer. Replace the lid. Once the popping starts, crack the lid a little to let the steam out.
  • When there is frequent popping, turn down the heat for a few minutes. Once the popping has subsided, with a few seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat.
  • Let the popping stop completely before opening the lid.

The Caramel Topping:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the rest of the butter, brown sugar, syrup, and a pinch of salt to a boil over medium heat. Be careful the mixture doesn't boil over. Boil for 5 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved.
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  • Pour the mixture over the popped popcorn. Toss it all together with a rubber spatula until the popcorn is well-coated.
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  • Spread the popcorn out onto the lined baking sheet and sprinkle with the rest of the sea salt. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes, then let it cool before breaking it up. Place the popcorn into jars or containers with airtight lids.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 534mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Salted Caramel Popcorn
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