Easy Homemade Caramel Corn

This Easy Homemade Caramel Corn is a family favorite, with buttery, caramel-y flavor and plenty of satisfying crunch. It’s made without corn syrup, making it a great option for easy snack recipes when a homemade treat is in order.

After trying lots of recipes for homemade caramel corn without corn syrup, this version finally became a favorite. The popcorn has that classic buttery caramel flavor that caramel corn should have.

With just a handful of ingredients, this treat comes together without much fuss. It has quickly moved up the list of the most requested family treats, thanks to its irresistible combination of popcorn and sweet caramel flavor.

The recipe starts with 10 cups of popped popcorn, which gets coated in a rich caramel mixture made with butter and light brown sugar. Vanilla extract adds another layer of flavor, while baking soda helps complete the caramel mixture.

A little salt can be added to taste, giving the sweet caramel corn a balanced finish. The result is a homemade popcorn treat that delivers plenty of buttery, caramel-y goodness without requiring corn syrup.

Easy Homemade Caramel Corn

Easy Homemade Caramel Corn

Easy Homemade Caramel Corn
4.6 Stars (17 Reviews)

The ultimate Homemade Caramel Corn! It is super yummy and super easy. And you don’t need Corn Syrup for this recipe. It’s everything you hope for in the best caramel corn recipe! Perfect for parties, snacking, movie night, and gifting.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 10 Cups of Popped Popcorn
  • Salt
  • 1 Cup Butter (Sweet Cream Salted)
  • 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp. Vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

Instructions

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