The Best Chewy Caramel Corn Plus 5 More to Crunch On
Chewy bites of caramel corn make this recipe a favorite for every age.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 quarts 16 cups popped popcorn ½ cup unpopped corn kernels
Instructions
- Melt the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter in a medium saucepan. Stir to mix well. Cook until caramel reaches a temperature of 225 degrees F for a chewy caramel, stirring often. Add the popcorn to a large bowl or spread it on a baking sheet topped with wax paper. Top with the hot caramel and toss to coat, mixing well.
- ** For a crunchier caramel corn, cook the caramel to 240-245 degrees F.