Autumn is my favorite time of year to make caramel popcorn. That’s when the weather start to get cooler and we love curling up in a blanket with some snacks to watch a movies. Honey Caramel Popcorn has a buttery, sweet, earthy flavor that brings back memories of past fall seasons. It’s easy to make and fun to share. I added roasted almonds to mine but you can use your favorite nuts or leave them out if you wish.
If you want to share your Honey Caramel Popcorn, place it in food safe treat bags. I created some free printable labels that you can add to your treat bags. To get the free printables, click here.
Honey Caramel Popcorn
Honey caramel coated popcorn with roasted almonds
Ingredients
- 12 cups (110-120g) popped popcorn
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons (126g) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (56g) roasted, salted almonds, honey roasted salted almonds or any nuts of your choice
- Sea salt for sprinkling optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200ºF (95Cº). Line a large baking sheet with nonstick parchment paper or a silicone mat, such as a silpat.* Place the popcorn in an extra-large lightly greased bowl. Wipe out any excess oil or grease with a paper towel.
- In a medium-size, heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, brown sugar, honey, corn syrup and salt together, stirring gently. When the mixture comes to a boil, stop stirring and let the mixture bubble for 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and baking soda. The mixture will foam up. Remove from heat.
- Carefully pour half of the caramel mixture over the popcorn. Stir gently, then add the almonds. Stir again. Pour the remaining caramel over the popcorn. Stir once more. Transfer the caramel popcorn to the baking sheet, arranging it in an even layer. Bake for about 1 hour, stirring gently every 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Sprinkle with sea salt to taste if desired.
Notes
To find my favorite large baking sheets, click here.
To find a silicone mat, click here.