Gooey Caramel Popcorn Two Ways
Created by JostLori on November 6, 2017
- Servings: 18
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 10m
- Recipe #28607
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 18 cups popcorn (cooked, about 3 bags of microwave popcorn, popped)
- Optional: 1 cup peanuts
How to Make
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Step 1: Place the popcorn (and peanuts, if using) in a large bowl. Set aside. Have a wooden spoon handy.
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Step 2: Place the condensed milk, brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in a large, heavy saucepan. Add a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat to soft ball stage, 235 degrees F.
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Tip: if you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test by dropping a little of the mixture in a cup of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it's done!
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Step 3: Pour over the popcorn and mix with a wooden spoon until everything is evenly coated.
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Step 4: Eat as is or form into balls. Store any leftovers (really???) in a covered container.