The Easiest Homemade Caramel Corn If you can melt butter and stir a pot, you can make caramel corn at home! ♡ Trust me — it’s surprisingly easy and fun.All you need are a few pantry staples and a little patience to bake a big batch that’s perfectly salty-sweet, crisp, and ready to enjoy.No candy thermometer required! It’s perfect for piling into a big bowl for movie night, packaging up in cute bags or tins for easy homemade gifts, or keeping on hand for whenever a salty-sweet snack craving strikes.

Just get ready because you’re definitely going to want to make a second batch again soon.Caramel Corn Tips Here are a few important tips to keep in mind when making homemade caramel corn: Use plain, unsalted popcorn.I highly recommend popping your own kernels! This gives you full control over the sweetness and saltiness and keeps the caramel flavor front and center.

Remove unpopped kernels.Small step, but it worth the time to save teeth from biting into them.Don’t stir the caramel while it simmers.

Once it starts bubbling, let it cook completely undisturbed so it stays smooth and doesn’t crystallize.Work quickly once the baking soda goes in.The caramel will foam up and thicken fast — pour and toss right away for even coating.

Let it cool completely.The caramel corn crisps up as it cools, so resist the urge to snack too early (or at least save some for later).Use parchment paper.

It prevents sticking and makes clean

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