The Best Amish Caramel Popcorn

Amish Caramel corn is a sweet and delicious treat that's great for the holidays or to eat anytime you're craving a sweet snack.

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Prep Time 35 mins

Cook Time 1 hr 5 mins

Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Course Snacks

Cuisine Amish

Servings servings

Calories 349 kcal

Ingredients

8 - 10 qt. plain popped corn (depending on how well you want it covered with caramel)
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 c. butter 2 sticks
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. peanuts optional

Instructions

Pop the popcorn and measure into large greased bowl or roast pan.
Add peanuts on top.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Add salt. Bring to boil, and cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and add baking soda. Stir well.
Pour over the popcorn and stir to cover all the pieces.
Place on 2 greased cookie sheets or roast pan.
Bake at 250° for 1 hour, uncovered. Stir about halfway through.
Cool and break apart. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

You will need approximately 1 1/4 c. unpopped kernels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingSodium: 253mgCalcium: 41mgVitamin A: 328IUSugar: 31gFiber: 3gPotassium: 181mgCholesterol: 28mgCalories: 349kcalTrans Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 8gFat: 18gProtein: 5gCarbohydrates: 45gIron: 1mg

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