Ultimate Gourmet Popcorn Recipe: Microwave Caramel Bliss!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 4quartspopped popcorn

  • 1cupbrown sugar

  • ½cupbutter or margarine

  • ¼cuplight corn syrup

  • 1teaspoonvanilla extract

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonbaking soda

Cooking Directions

  1. Place popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag.

  2. Combine brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl or dish. Microwave for 3 minutes, then stir until well blended. Microwave for another 1 1/2 minutes.

  3. Remove brown sugar mixture from the microwave and stir in baking soda. Pour over popcorn in the bag; fold the top edge of the bag once or twice to close, then shake to coat popcorn.

  4. Place the bag into the microwave and cook for 70 seconds. Shake the bag, flip over, and cook for 70 seconds more.

  5. Pour popcorn out onto waxed paper and let cool until coating is set, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe16
Calories173
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
9g
11%
Saturated Fat
2g
8%
Sodium
282mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
15g
Protein
1g
2%
Calcium
15mg
1%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
46mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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