Stovetop Old-Fashioned Caramel Popcorn

by

Sophie H.

Posted May 20, 2022 (Last updated May 20, 2022)

Serves

8

Total Time

9mins

Calories

397

Classic old-fashioned caramel popcorn. The key to making perfect stovetop popcorn is coconut oil. Because it has a high smoke point, your popcorn is less likely to burn. Be sure to keep shaking the pot of kerne...

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    Ingredients

  • Popcorn kernels icon
    Popcorn kernels85 g
  • Salt icon
    Salt1 ½ teaspoons
  • Light brown sugar icon
    Light brown sugar195 g
  • Baking soda icon
    Baking soda½ teaspoon
  • Salted butter icon
    Salted butter230 g
  • Coconut oil icon
    Coconut oil60 ml
  • Vanilla extract icon
    Vanilla extract2 teaspoons
    Method

  • 1. Add coconut oil to a clean Dutch oven, cover and heat on medium-high heat
  • 2. Add popcorn kernels, set aside and cover
  • 3. Wait for 30 sec and return the pot to the stove
  • 4. Cook for 2 min and shake continuously
  • 5. Remove from the stove, uncover and season with salt
  • 6. In a clean saucepan melt salted butter over medium heat
  • 7. Add light brown sugar and stir until completely mixed
  • 8. Stir continuously until boiling
  • 9. Cook without stirring for 4 min, medium heat
  • 10. Add vanilla extract and cook for 1 min
  • 11. Stir in baking soda
  • 12. Pour caramel over the popcorn and fold gently until covered
  • 13. Line a clean baking sheet with foil and transfer the popcorn spreading across all baking sheet
  • 14. Let cool and serve

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