Microwave Caramel Corn
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup kernels
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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Instructions
- Pop the popcorn using your favorite method. Some recipes say to pop the popcorn right in the bag, but I always manage to burn it that way. I prefer the stovetop (yes, I know this is a microwave recipe). You want 8 to 9 cups of popped popcorn (a little more or less is fine). This is 1/4 cup unpopped kernels.,Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
- Place the popped popcorn in a large, clean, sturdy paper grocery bag.,Grease a rimmed baking sheet and set it aside.,Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
- Combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt in a large (at least 4-cup) glass measuring cup or microwave-safe bowl. No need to stir. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 2 minutes.,Stir with a silicone spatula, then microwave on high until very bubbly (you should hear the bubbles popping in the microwave if you listen carefully), another 2 minutes.,Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm,Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
- Add the vanilla and baking soda to the hot caramel and stir with a silicone spatula to combine. The cooked caramel syrup will foam up and become lighter in color.,Immediately scrape a third of the hot caramel over the popped popcorn in the bag. Fold the bag closed and shake it vigorously to coat the popcorn. Pour another third of the caramel over the corn, then fold the bag and shake. Pour the remaining caramel over the popcorn and shake one last time.,This is the step that’s great to have kids do, as the bag isn’t that hot yet. Have them hold the bag by the top and shake it.,Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm,Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
- Place the bag in the microwave and microwave on high for 45 seconds. Remove the bag and shake it. The bag is hot at this point; only adults should handle it. Wear oven mitts, or hold the bag by its top fold and bottom corners to avoid burns.,If your bag has handles, avoid touching them directly once you’ve microwaved the bag. The adhesive can get hot in the microwave.,After shaking the bag, microwave it on high for 45 seconds one last time, then shake. Now’s when the bag is at its hottest; you may see greasy spots on the bottom.,Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm,Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
- Immediately tumble the hot caramel corn onto the greased baking sheet and spread it out evenly using the silicone spatula. Some caramel corn will stick to the inside of the bag. It is very hot; don’t reach in and pluck it out with your bare hands. Just throw it away with the bag. This is simply the cost of microwave popcorn; you won’t get every last bit.,Let the caramel corn cool completely, about 20 minutes. Break it apart and enjoy!,Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
- Store in a tightly covered container for up to 3 days. It may last longer, but ours has never been around that long.,Did you love the recipe? Leave us stars below!,Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
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