Chewy Caramel Popcorn
PIN RECIPE PRINT RECIPEAn easy chewy caramel popcorn that's rich, buttery, gooey, and sure to please a crowd!
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1-14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 16 cups popped popcorn
Instructions
- Before you start making the caramel, make sure you have popped popcorn in a large bowl and set aside.
- Combine the rest of the ingredients except the vanilla in a 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, stir in the vanilla, then immediately pour over the popcorn. Stir until coated. Let cool, then enjoy!
Notes
TIP: Calibrate your candy thermometer before starting to ensure the proper degrees are reached. It's easy to do! Bring water to a boil, and place the thermometer in the water at least 2 inches to read the temp. It should read 212 degrees. For every degree that it's off, you'll need to adjust the final temperature by that same amount. For example, if it reads only 210 in the boiling water, then instead of 234, you only need it to get to 229.
Recipe Equipment
- Candy thermometer Pot clip needed for this particular one
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