Best Caramel Corn with Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe
Learn how to make the best caramel corn using sweetened condensed milk for a rich and decadent treat. This recipe yields a perfect balance of sweet caramel coating on crunchy popcorn, making it a delightful snack for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn:
- 3 standard bags of white microwave popcorn or 1 cup of popped popcorn kernels
Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Popcorn and Cookie Sheet: Start by popping your popcorn and removing any unpopped seeds. Transfer the popped corn to a large bowl and set it aside. Line a cookie sheet with a baking mat or non-stick foil.
- Make the Caramel Sauce: In a medium-sized pot, combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, then add the condensed milk.
- Cook to Soft Ball Stage: Stir frequently and cook until the mixture reaches about 235°F, or the soft ball stage.
- Add Flavor and Combine with Popcorn: Stir in vanilla extract, then pour the hot caramel over the popcorn. Mix until evenly coated.
- Cool the Caramel Popcorn: Spread the coated popcorn on the prepared sheet and allow it to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Once cooled, break apart the caramel corn and savor the deliciousness. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Caramel Corn, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Popcorn Treat
