Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- Baking soda
- Vanilla essence (optional)
- Water
- Popcorn kernels
Instructions
- Pop the Popcorn: Follow package instructions to pop the popcorn kernels and place them in a large bowl, ensuring no unpopped kernels remain.
- Make the Caramel Sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine water and sugar. Stir until dissolved, then boil without stirring until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and add butter, baking soda, and vanilla essence if desired.
- Combine: Pour the caramel sauce over the popped popcorn and gently mix to coat evenly.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Spread coated popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through for even crispness.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the popcorn to cool completely before breaking into clusters and enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg