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Mar 4, 2014

The BEST Chewy Caramel Popcorn

The Best Chewy Caramel Popcorn

The yummiest Chewy Caramel Popcorn.  Ever. Super easy to make, gooey, buttery and absolutely divine. You won’t want to stop eating it! 

The Best Chewy Caramel Popcorn

Chewy Caramel Popcorn

Popcorn is like another food group at our house, and there aren’t many nights that go by where someone isn’t asking if we can make some.  We love it the traditional way, but adding caramel is just another yummy and delicious way to enjoy it. And at our house, the chewier and gooey-er the better! It’s definitely one of our very favorite family recipes, and always a hit whenever we serve it at parties or give it as gifts.

For this recipe, you really need a candy thermometer. If you don’t have one, you can get one pretty inexpensively just about anywhere—but make sure it’s for candy, and not meat. You can try the cold water method instead (put a little bit of the mixture into a cup of cold water to see how firm it is), but I think it’s a lot trickier to get right if you haven’t done it a lot.

The Best Chewy Caramel Popcorn

It only takes about 10 minutes to make, but it’s easy–just add the ingredients and stir! I prefer to use air popped popcorn, but if you don’t have a popcorn popper, you can use microwave popcorn instead.  It will have a slightly different taste, but it’s still good. My mouth is seriously watering as I’m writing this–YUM!

The Best Chewy Caramel Popcorn

The BEST Chewy Caramel Popcorn

Kierste Wade | Old Salt Farm
4.5 from 2 votes
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Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 3/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1-14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 c. corn syrup
  • 16 c. popped popcorn

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients (except popcorn) in large, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, making sure to STIR constantly. If not, it will burn, so keep stirring! Keep stirring as it boils until it reaches the soft ball stage, 234 degrees on your candy thermometer. Remove from heat, and immediately pour over the popcorn. Stir until coated. Let cool, then enjoy!!!

Movie nights will never be the same!  I also like to package it up in the holidays–plastic treat bags with holiday ribbon–and give to friends, teachers, and neighbors.  It’s perfect for gift-giving, parties, and at home with your family.  ENJOY!! 

 

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The Best Chewy Caramel Popcorn


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Filed Under: Desserts, Game Day, Recipes, Snacks | 32 Comments

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  1. Karie says

    Mar 4, 2014 at 7:27 am

    I seriously can’t wait to try this! We are HUGE popcorn fans at our house and this will just be one more way we can enjoy it! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      Mar 4, 2014 at 3:59 pm

      We are huge popcorn fans too! I think it’s another food group around here, lol. You’ll have to let me know what you all think! xoxo

      Reply
  2. Gayla says

    Mar 4, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    Right now! That popcorn looks amazing. I never had any that was chewy on purpose!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      Mar 4, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      LOL!! Chewy on purpose is the only way to go! :)

      Reply
  3. lisa says

    Mar 11, 2014 at 1:37 am

    What altitude do you live at or are you at sea level…so I can adjust the recipe since I live at 4,000 feet? thanks

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      Mar 11, 2014 at 9:22 am

      We live at sea level! xo

      Reply
  4. Natalia says

    Mar 11, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Love this recipe!! Thank u so much!!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      Mar 11, 2014 at 10:51 pm

      You are so welcome!!! xo

      Reply
  5. Laura says

    Apr 3, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    5 stars
    4/3/14…..made this and it is so so yummy. I was not sure about the soft and chewy but I actually think I like it better now that I have tried it.

    Thank you for sharing this.

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      Apr 3, 2014 at 8:38 pm

      Yay! So glad you liked it! Soft and chewy is the best. :) xoxo

      Reply
  6. Rachel S Schaden says

    Oct 9, 2014 at 11:20 am

    I want to make this recipe but i have one question is it 16 cups of popped popcorn?

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      Oct 10, 2014 at 4:56 am

      Yes, 16 cups of already popped popcorn!

      Reply
  7. janine says

    Nov 4, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    any idea how long this caramel corn will last before it sugars?

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      Nov 5, 2014 at 3:47 pm

      It never lasts too long, lol. However, I think it would be okay for 2-3 days. xoxo

      Reply
  8. gina says

    Dec 29, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    4 stars
    My daughter and I just made this today….she enjoyed helping and it tastes great! There was more ‘sauce’ than expected and it will totally cover all of your popcorn. This is not a bad thing as there are many recipes out there that barely cover…so those that like a lot of gooey caramel on your popcorn – this is it!!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      Dec 29, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      Yes, all that caramel-y goodness is why I love it. :) So glad you did too!!! xo

      Reply
  9. Melanie says

    Dec 31, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    We love popcorn as well, however we like the hulless popcorn…can you use that or will it get too soggy??

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      Jan 1, 2015 at 8:17 am

      I’m not sure–I’ve never used that kind of popcorn before. It’s worth a try! :) Maybe make a smaller batch, so you can eat it in one sitting, and then you can test it out. I might add a little less caramel to a little more popcorn too. Good luck, and let me know how it goes!! xoxo

      Reply
  10. carrie says

    May 6, 2015 at 10:06 am

    The first direction said to combine *all* ingredients in the saucepan, which I did, but it looks like I should have left the popcorn out :(

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      May 6, 2015 at 10:12 am

      So sorry, Carrie! :( I changed the recipe so it would make more sense!

      Reply
  11. Tammy Lauber says

    Nov 8, 2015 at 11:47 am

    I can’t wait to try your popcorn in a bag as well as your Chewy Carmel Popcorn recipes! I’ve never seen a recipe including sweetend condensed milk for Carmel Popcorn. Knowing the delicious Carmel sweetend condensed milk makes by itself, I can’t wait to try it with all the yummy other ingredients & taste test! A basket including some popcorn in a bag, your recipe & most ingredients, with a family book or movie would be a great cozy Christmas gift. Thank you for sharing! New to your site & looking forward to discovering more recipes!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      Nov 8, 2015 at 3:42 pm

      The sweetened condensed milk makes it so creamy and delicious! You’ll have to try it and let me know what you think! :)

      Reply
  12. Gigi says

    Nov 22, 2015 at 9:42 am

    Do you have a suggestion about pouring caramel over the popcorn? 16 cups is a lot of popcorn. Do you separate out into bowls and then pour? Or do you just have 1 huge bowl.

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      Nov 22, 2015 at 10:42 pm

      I do one huge bowl!! Just pour it over the popcorn and use a large wooden spoon to stir until covered! Enjoy!! xoxo

      Reply
  13. Meagan says

    Dec 18, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    I am about to give this recipe a try, it looks so delish!! Can you package it up as gifts? I am just wondering how long it will stay fresh.

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      Dec 21, 2015 at 3:57 pm

      You can give it as gifts! I would give it within a day of making it–maybe two–but I wouldn’t go past that. Popcorn balls are also a fun way to give it! If you’re packaging it up, I would add even more popcorn, so it’s not quite as gooey. Yummy!! Now I want to go make some!!!

      Reply
  14. Carolyn says

    Feb 27, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    I made this; best Carmel corn!! I made it again and added marshmallows!! Was very good

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      Feb 28, 2016 at 9:34 pm

      Ooooh, marshmallows sound YUM!! So glad you loved it too!!! xoxo

      Reply
  15. Lori says

    Dec 23, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    Do you white or golden corn syrup?

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      Dec 27, 2016 at 12:35 pm

      I use white corn syrup!

      Reply
  16. Rita hofmeister says

    Dec 8, 2017 at 9:28 am

    Is there anyway to make this recipe without using corn syrup at all? Can possibly honey be substituted?

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      Dec 8, 2017 at 11:02 am

      Honestly, I have no idea. I’m so sorry! I’ve never boiled honey that long to see what the consistency would be. You could try it in a very small batch to see if it works–and if you do, let me know!

      Reply

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