I started this blog so my daughters could find all of our family favourite recipes in one place. It has actually grown into more than just the family favourites but also other recipes we've tried out in our kitchen. I don't like to fill up the post with alot of chatter. Sometimes there's a little story to tell, but usually I like to get right to the point. So this is for them, but hope you find some recipes that you like as well. I'll be sharing a lot of recipes, and along the way you'll find some crafty things and maybe some helpful hints too! Welcome!



Thursday, September 24, 2020

Caramel Popcorn

 A little salty, a little sweet...perfect for game day nibbling or edible gift giving!


Ingredients:
16 cups popped corn
1 cup salted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla
1-2 tsps sea salt, divided

In a saucepan melt the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and half the salt together over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then keep on continuous boil for 4 minutes without stirring. (It's hard to resist stirring it though!) After the 4 minutes remove from heat and add the vanilla. Cool 2 minutes.


Pour the caramel over the popped corn. Use 2 bowls so you have room to stir it together. Keep stirring to coat the corn completely. 
Spread the popcorn out in 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper, sprinkle with salt and bake in a 250°F oven for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. The first recipe I tried called for 300°F and some of the caramel burned in the first 10 minutes! So low and slow is the way to go here.

Once cooled they're ready for snacking or gifting.



In this case we packaged up the caramel corn mixed with some regular butter popcorn as little party favours for an engagement dinner.

Cute eh?


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