Do you crave a guilty-pleasure snack with a sweet and salty combo? Look no further than Caramel Puff Corn – a delightfully indulgent treat that will satisfy your cravings. This fluffy, buttery treat is a favorite among families of all ages for its sweet and salty combination of flavors. Not only is it a popular snack, but it can also be a terrific addition to any party platter or a sneaky surprise in a lunch box.
Caramel Puff Corn is a delicious snack that has been enjoyed by people for years. It combines the sweet flavor of caramel with the crunchiness of popcorn, making it a perfect combination for any occasion or mood. It is a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth while still getting a hint of salty flavor.
As an added bonus, it is very versatile as it can be enjoyed by itself, with nuts, or mixed with other snacks. Caramel Puff Corn brings a unique combination of sweet and salty that everyone can enjoy, no matter the age.
I’ve had this snack at parties before but I had never actually made it myself but I saw the recipe on the back of the bag and figured I should give it a try.
What is Caramel Puff Corn?
Caramel Puff Corn is a snack item, often appealing to those who enjoy sweet and salty flavor combinations. It is made from puffed corn kernels, which is then coated in a caramelized sugar mix, giving it a sweet and crunchy exterior. The smooth caramel coating and light, airy texture of the puff corn can satisfy cravings for both sweet and crunchy treats. It is a popular choice for gatherings, movie nights, or simply as an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- Old Dutch Puffcorn
- Butter
- Light corn syrup
- Brown sugar
- Baking soda
How to make Caramel Puff Corn
Directions: Preheat oven to 250°
Combine butter, brown sugar and light corn syrup in a 2-quart saucepan and cook on medium heat until mixture has melted.
Once mixture has melted add the baking soda. (Note: This will cause the mixture to foam).
Pour Old Dutch® Puffcorn into a large roaster pan.
Pour caramel mixture over the Puffcorn and stir until mixed.
Place in oven at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring at least every 10-15 minutes. Please pay close attention at this time as oven temperature variance may affect final product.
Remove from oven, pour onto wax paper and break apart.
Let cool & ENJOY!
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Caramel Puff Corn
Ingredients
- package Old Dutch Puffcorn
- 1 cup butter
- 1 ¼ cup brown sugar
- ⅔ cups light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Directions Preheat oven to 250°
- Combine butter, brown sugar and light corn syrup in a 2-quart saucepan and cook on medium heat until mixture has melted.
- Once mixture has melted add the baking soda. (Note This will cause the mixture to foam).
- Pour Old Dutch® Puffcorn into a large roaster pan.
- Pour caramel mixture over the Puffcorn and stir until mixed.
- Place in oven at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring at least every 10-15 minutes. Please pay close attention at this time as oven temperature variance may affect final product.
- Remove from oven, pour onto wax paper and break apart.
Must bring syrup to a boil and boil for 5 mn stirring constantly, THEN, remove from heat and add 1 tab vanilla and soda . Pour over two bags of the puffed corn and bake 1 hr stirring every 15 mn. pour our of fpans onto parchment paper until cool. store in air tight container once cooled.
Joan,
Yes, I’m sure that method would work too but since this was my first time making this I followed the recipe on the back of the package. But next time I’ll definitely try doing that.
Thanks,
Jacki