Super Crunchy Caramel Popcorn Recipe
Prep Time:
18 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • ½ cup popcorn kernels
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup corn syrup (or honey)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional for sprinkling
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Add the popcorn and stir to coat.
  5. Cover and shake the pot occasionally until the popcorn begins to pop.
  6. Lower the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until the popping subsides.
  7. Uncover the pot and divide the popcorn between two large bowls. Set aside.
  8. In a small pot, heat the butter, sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth.
  9. Remove from the heat, and stir in the baking soda.
  10. Divide the butter-sugar mixture evenly between both bowls of popcorn.
  11. Stir to coat the popcorn.
  12. Pour each bowl onto a baking sheet, spreading the popcorn out in an even layer.
  13. Sprinkle with additional salt to taste, if desired.
  14. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once and rotating the sheet pans from top to bottom halfway through baking.
  15. Set the pans onto wire racks. Leave the popcorn undisturbed for bigger chunks, or stir lightly to break up the kernels if preferred.
  16. Cool completely, then transfer to a serving bowl before serving.