Caramel Popcorn with Peanuts

Desserts, Snacks

Caramel Popcorn with Peanuts
Caramel Popcorn with Peanuts
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort Food, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 484kcal
Author: Chef Bill Collins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup popcorn kernels
  • 3 tablespoons Canola oil
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

The Popcorn

  • In a large soup pot, over a medium-high heat, add enough canola oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Add three kernels of popcorn, and cover
  • When they pop, add the remaining popcorn, and shake the pan to mix the kernels with the oil. Shake the pan occasionally while the corn is popping, until the pops are a few seconds apart
  • Place the popcorn in a large bowl and set aside

The Caramel

  • In a 5 quart heavy duty saucepan, over a medium-high heat, add the butter, corn syrup, molasses, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring regularly
  • Once it boils, continue to boil for 4 minutes, without stirring. This will bring the mixture to the hard ball stage, 260°Remove from the heat, and mix in the peanuts. Add condensed milk, vanilla, and salt
  • Over a low heat, cook for an additional 2 minutes. Pour the caramel and peanut mixture over the popcorn and thoroughly combine. Don’t use your hands, as the caramel will still be very hot
  • Spread the popcorn mixture onto the prepared cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes, but stir at 7 minutes, halfway through
  • Let it cool to room temperature before serving

Notes

NOTE: If you don’t have a convection oven, and the two trays do not fit on the same oven rack, then swap them when you stir the mixture at 7 minutes, so the pan on the bottom won’t burn
Nutrition Facts
Caramel Popcorn with Peanuts
Amount per Serving
Calories
484
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
 
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
252
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
378
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
56
g
19
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
42
g
47
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
324
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
127
mg
13
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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