Homemade Caramel Popcorn Balls
Sweet and chewy caramel popcorn balls, perfect for Halloween treats or festive gatherings!
Equipment
- 4-quart saucepan
- wooden spoon
Ingrediënten
- 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 ½ cups unpopped popcorn
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructies
- Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a 4-quart saucepan and heat over high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add 1/2 cup of popping corn and keep the pan moving constantly to prevent burning.
- When the popping slows down, remove the pan from heat and place the popped corn in the oven to keep it warm.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup.
- Stir well and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and continue simmering, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot caramel over the warm popped corn, stirring well to coat all pieces evenly.
- Lightly butter your hands and shape the coated popcorn into balls, pressing gently to form each one.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice
Pair with a light, fruity wine like Moscato for a fun contrast to the caramel sweetness.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 250 kcal | Carbohydrates: 37 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 30 g | Salt: 0.1 g
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