# Vanilla Crème Caramel Corn

A vintage Midwest-style appetizer of sweet caramel-coated popcorn, perfect for holiday events and grazing tables.

- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- to taste salt (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp baking soda

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add popcorn kernels, cover, and pop.
3. Transfer popped popcorn to a large aluminum hotel pan or roaster pan, removing any unpopped kernels.
4. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
5. Continue boiling until the mixture turns a light amber color.
6. Remove from heat and carefully stir in vanilla and baking soda (the mixture will foam).
7. Immediately pour caramel over the popcorn and stir well to coat evenly.
8. Bake for 40–50 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until crisp and evenly coated.
9. Cool completely before breaking apart and serving.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18vXa8nsBF/
- Creator: The Everyday Chef and Wife
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f86233ae-8279-4057-8096-bc578eb0a49e
- Extracted: 2026-09-19

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