Easy Caramel Puff Corn is just the perfect combination of flavors that are buttery, salty, and sweet. Our family loves this treat, so we always make two batches, yes, it is one of those recipes.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy recipe, snack
Servings: 8Servings
Calories: 414kcal
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Start by preheating your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. While this is heating, start the caramel sauce. Combine the butter, brown sugar, and light corn syrup in a2-quart saucepan. I just use a kettle for this.
1 Cup Butter, 1 1/4 Cups Brown Sugar, 2/3 Cup Light Corn Syrup
Cook on medium heat until the mixture has melted stirring constantly until the mixture is boiling. Then stop stirring, turn the heat down a bit and let the caramel mixture boil 3 minutes.
Turn off the heat and add the baking soda. Stir to incorporate.
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
Pour the Puffcorn out of the bag into a large roasting pan or a large stainless-steel bowl. (something that can be placed in the oven and will allow the Puffcorn to be stirred). Pour the caramel sauce over the Puffcorn and stir to incorporate.
8 Ounces Old Dutch Puffcorn
Place in the oven at 250 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 45 minutes uncovered. Stir every 10-15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and divide between two large cookie sheets or two half sheet pans lined with waxed paper and let cool and the caramel set up. Once cooled, break apart and enjoy.
There is a Short Video for This RecipeVariations to the RecipeAdd 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract or other flavoring, such as almond, just before adding the baking soda.If you like a salted caramel taste, sprinkle a bit of flaked sea salt over the Caramel Puff corn right when it is transferred to the cooling pans.Add 1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon or ½ Teaspoon of Nutmeg when the baking soda is added.Drizzle with melted chocolate once the Caramel Puffcorn has cooled.Add 1 cup of raisins, craisins, nuts or other dried fruit to the Puffcorn mixture.