Decadent Vanilla Caramel Corn
- Ready In:
- 1hr 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
-
8 cups
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1⁄3 cup popcorn
- 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1⁄4 cups dark brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1⁄2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped (reserve the pod for another use)
- 3⁄4 cup dry roasted peanuts (optional)
directions
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add three popcorn kernels; when these pop, add the remaining kernels and cover the pot. Pop the corn, shaking the pot frequently, until you no longer hear popping, about 5 minutes. Uncover, remove from the heat and set the pot aside.
- In a large, heavy pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and corn syrup and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Once the sugar boils, stop stirring and insert a candy thermometer. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches 280º, then cook for 30 seconds longer or until slightly darkened. Remove the pot from the heat and very carefully stir in the salt, baking soda, vanilla, peanuts and popcorn.
- Use two heat-resistant spatulas or wooden spoons to carefully spread the caramel corn out on a silicone-mat- or parchment-lined baking sheet. Let cool for 1 hour, then break into pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Raquel Grinnell
Crownsville, Maryland
I am a married cruise-only travel agent with two stepsons, aged 20 and 25. It took a while to get the boys used to my cooking, as they were raised on fast food and pre-packaged foods (i.e. mac-n-cheese from the blue box, frozen dinners, Chef Boyardee, McDonalds, etc.). My mother is from Spain and I lived there as well as Germany, England and Italy growing up, which influenced both my career and my cuisine!</p>
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