How to Make Salted Caramel Popcorn Homemade

If you are looking for a delicious homemade treat, try our Salted Caramel Popcorn. This is seriously the BEST caramel popcorn around – it’s gooey, soft, and full of flavor. We make our caramel popcorn with marshmallows, which really kicks it up a notch. It is perfect to be served at your next party or family get-together! This recipe calls for only 5 ingredients which makes it easy and quick to make. Let’s get started!

This marshmallow salted caramel popcorn will disappear in less time than it took to make (which isn’t very long.) Our caramel corn recipe has a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, and it’s the perfect homemade caramel corn for your movie night. This is a great recipe and the perfect treat for large gatherings and people of all ages!

If there’s one treat we love in our house, it’s popcorn. I grew up loving popcorn – we would always have it when we watched movies as a family, and it always seemed like such a fun treat. Sometimes it was microwave popcorn and other times we would make a big batch of air-popped popcorn!

Popcorn is the perfect snack food and is a simple recipe for everyone to enjoy.

is this crunchy or soft caramel popcorn?

This popcorn is more of soft-set caramel popcorn. It’s a little gooier and a lot less crunchy. If you prefer crunchy popcorn, you could try baking it in the oven for about 10 minutes on a large roasting pan.

How many people does the recipe serve?

This recipe makes enough to feed 12-16 people.

How long does it take to make caramel corn?

This recipe is super quick and easy, you will be done in about 30-40 minutes.

How can I speed up the process of making homemade popcorn?

You can go ahead and microwave your kernels instead of cooking them on the stovetop, this will cut off 10-15 minutes from the process.

How to store homemade caramel corn?

You can store your kernels in airtight container for up to 3 days or you can freeze them for up to a month.

How many kernels of popcorn do I need to make this recipe? This

The recipe calls for 8 cups of kernels which will make about 12-16 servings.

How do I clean burned caramel from the pot?   

The best way to get burned caramel off is simply to add some water and bring it to a boil, once all of the carbon starts coming out just scrape it off with a spatula and your pot should be good

How to make stovetop popcorn

Popcorn is a type of corn. The kernels are also called popped corn and then heated in oil or fat, either in a pot (traditional stovetop popping) or as part of a microwave oven (microwave popcorn).

The process of making popcorn typically involves heating the corn kernels until they burst open and release steam. This so-called “popping” causes the corn to expand and produces certain chemical reactions, such as the hardening of some starches.

This is a basic tutorial for popping popcorn on the stovetop.

• Get 2 tablespoons of oil and add to the pot
• Pour out one cup of corn kernels and add to the pot
• Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
• Place the pot away from anything that could catch fire
• Take two pieces of paper towel and place over top of pot, you should hear popping soon

How to keep homemade caramel popcorn fresh?

If you want to keep your homemade caramel corn fresh for longer, add few drops of water and place the kernels in an airtight container.

Other Variations:

• It is really easy to accommodate this recipe for your needs. If you need more- go ahead and double it. If you need less you can easily half this recipe, too.
• Some people like to add a dash of vanilla extract into the caramel
• Form prepared popcorn into balls for a fun popcorn ball treat!
• Add some maple syrup for n added dimension
• Add your favorite type of nuts or M&Ms to the popcorn
• Use light brown sugar instead of dark

Ingredients

• 10-12 cups popped popcorn
• 1 cup melted unsalted butter
• 1 16 oz bag mini marshmallows
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Pop popcorn, let the popcorn cool, and separate unpopped kernels from popped corn.
2. Place popcorn in a large bowl – you may need two!
3. Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat to start your simple caramel sauce.
4. After it is melted, add in the marshmallows, and brown sugar in the microwave until melted. ( you could also melt it all together in a large pot or large skillet on your stove top on medium-high heat)
5. Make sure all the ingredients are mixed together well- you can use a silicone spatula or wooden spoon for the best results.
6. Pour the butter mixture over popcorn.
7. Toss to coat all the popcorn.
8. Let sit for about 20 minutes. You can spread it out over parchment paper on a cookie sheet. If you don’t have parchment paper you can spray cooking spray on the large baking sheet instead.
9. Store leftovers in an air-tight container

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What type of popcorn do you like to use?

Totally up to you! I tend to like to use a simple salted popcorn, rather than one that is movie theater style, just because I think that can alter the taste a little bit. But it’s totally up to you!

When is the best time of year to make homemade caramel corn?

You can really make it year-round, though it is especially popular to make during the fall and wintertime.

Can I make a smaller batch of this recipe?

Absolutely! We halved this recipe all of the time.

Can I use regular marshmallows instead of mini?

yes! We have done this before. We feel like the mini ones melt faster but you can absolutely use both.

What is the best kind of popcorn to use?

We like the convenience of microwave popcorn that you can grab at your local grocery store- but if you want to pop kernels you can definitely do that, too! The whole process is rather simple and quick.

Other Popcorn Recipes you may enjoy:

• Candy Corn Popcorn
• Gourmet Popcorn Recipe Ideas
• Instant Pot Caramel Corn
• Spiced Pumpkin Corn
• Easy Caramel Apple Corn
• Simple M&M Marshmallow Popcorn
• White Chocolate Cheesecake Popcorn

If you need an easy homemade caramel popcorn recipe, look no further. Once you have a piece of popcorn from this batch, you’ll never want to try another kind again. The small amount of salt in it gives it an added richenss, which contributes to it being the perfect caramel popcorn.