Description
Sweet and crunchy praline popcorn coated with a rich caramel layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop method.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat until it boils.
- Stir continuously for about 5 minutes until it turns a light amber color.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and chopped pecans.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the popped popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated popcorn on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let it cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Try adding different nuts for variety.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying sugar quantity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Praline Popcorn