We’ve made this recipe for years. It is Paula Deen’s so you know it’s good! I’ve tried microwaved versions, sticky caramel corn, etc. but nothing has been as good as this stuff. It’s great for gifts and get-togethers. I’m getting ready to make a big batch to have on Christmas Eve.
You will need: (Recipe Source)
6-8 quarts of air popped pop corn (2 batches)
1 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. light karo syrup
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
Place popcorn into a roasting pan or large baking pan. Set aside.
Combine butter, sugar, salt and karo syrup in a medium sauce pan and heat over med-high heat. When bubbly, set timer for 5 minutes and boil, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and add baking soda. Stir.
Pour over popped corn and stir to coat evenly.
Bake at 200 degrees, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour. Pour out onto waxed paper and cool.
I make a similar version but w/o baking soda or salt. Nor do I bake it after mixing in the caramel which I have cooked in the microwave. Easier and quicker to the good stuff.
I wondered how it would be if I did not bake it. It always gets to dry, I will try just spreading it out after I pour on the caramel.
I haven’t tried that before, but I would think it would be equally as delicious! 🙂
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Thanks so much! I’m using this for my Movie Party with my girls at my house but I was wondering how much popcorn this would make?
Hi Cindy!
It should make about 8 quarts. So I’d say it would serve 6-8 people. Enjoy! 🙂
How many days before the event can I make the popcorn? Will it still be fresh if I make it a week before the event?
Hi Nicole! I’ve kept it in a storage container for up to 5 days and it was fine. I haven’t tried it longer than that. Good luck! 🙂
My grandfather passed down a very similar recipe. I agree this is the best! It also keeps very well in the freezer – I often put it in a ziplock and just take out handfuls when we want them.
Delious. Made caramel for Halloween and put corn in Halloween bags. Everyone loved it. Thanks for posting recipe
Sure thing! Glad you liked it!