Corn Puff Caramel Corn

Name: Corn Puff Caramel Corn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 5 quarts.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) Puffcorn curls or popped popcorn; 1 cup salted peanuts; 1 cup butter, cubed; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon baking soda

Because you don't need to pop the corn or use a candy thermometer, this is faster and easier than more traditional caramel corn recipes. To avoid messy cleanup, consider using a disposable aluminum roasting pan. —Caroline Monroe, Clinton, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) Puffcorn curls or popped popcorn
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

Place Puffcorn curls and peanuts in a large roasting pan; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, bring the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup to a boil, stirring occasionally; cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add baking soda; stir well (mixture will foam up). Pour over corn curl mixture and toss well to coat.
Bake at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Break apart and store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 240 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 303mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Corn Puff Caramel Corn in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2002

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volson

Dec 12, 2015

I made 4 batches of this for our Cookie Walk at church. It's always a hit! Delicious with or without the peanuts!!!!
talon49

May 21, 2012

What a great recipe. Didn't have any peanuts, put in pecans instead. My son said to add milk chocolate chips. Came out terrific! *****
DKM2

Feb 11, 2011

We love this. We just leave out the peanuts.
zula154

Dec 14, 2010

This is so yummy and by far much better than traditional caramel corn. No kernels to get chomp on with this one!!! A must at Christmas! I leave out the peanuts as my family isn't crazy about them in it.
pilgrimflight

Nov 28, 2009

This is absolutley fantastic! Better than crunch and munch or popcorn balls anyday.