Annie's Caramel Corn
Delicious and easy! I usually form the coated corn into balls, the size of baseballs. It's just easier to share when you can grab your own ball instead of wrestling to tear some off of one big chunk.
Delicious and easy! I usually form the coated corn into balls, the size of baseballs. It's just easier to share when you can grab your own ball instead of wrestling to tear some off of one big chunk.
- Carbohydrate 35.5169250343782 g
- Cholesterol 20.3354166925779 mg
- Fat 7.69265417644183 g
- Fiber 0.0105000001564622 g
- Protein 0.302395833477821 g
- Saturated Fat 4.8644366728574 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (47g)
- Sodium 70.5800000792293 mg
- Sugar 35.5064250342218 g
- Trans Fat 0.538829167350964 g
- Calories 206 calories
Step-by-step
- Melt butter, brown sugar. stir in marshmallows until melted and blended.
- Stir over popcorn to coat - I like using pre made salted popcorn so I use microwave or store bought pre made movie style popcorn. I have made it with regular pop corn from my air popper too. its all delicious - I just prefer the salty popcorn with the sweet caramel.
- This carmel corn can also be formed into balls (which I usually do).
Marshmallows act as the structural binder in this confection, melting into the butter and brown sugar to create a pliable coating that keeps the mixture cohesive without shattering upon cooling. Confections built on melted sugar demand careful heat management, requiring medium-low burner settings to prevent the dairy solids from scorching before the mixture achieves a uniform consistency. Salty pre-popped kernels supply the necessary counterweight to the intense sweetness of the sugar and marshmallow matrix.
- Grease hands lightly with neutral oil before shaping the mixture into baseball-sized portions to prevent sticking.
- Allow the coated corn to cool on a silicone baking mat for exactly 12 minutes until the exterior achieves a set, matte finish.
- Store finished portions in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days to maintain crispness.
- Pair this sweet snack with dry-roasted peanuts or sharp cheddar cheese plates to balance the high sugar concentration.
Serving this snack alongside cold pale ales or crisp green apple slices cuts through the dense sweetness. Proper moisture barrier storage ensures the popcorn retains its structural integrity over several days.
