Soft Chewy Caramel Corn
A 3-ingredient, buttery caramel corn recipe that is soft and chewy, this makes for a healthier version of a popular Fall snack for kids. This homemade caramel corn is sweetened only with dates and is a truly easy caramel corn recipe.
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Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
Popcorn
- 25 g olive oil or coconut oil
- 80 g popcorn kernels
Caramel Sauce
- 60 g homemade popcorn from ingredients above
- 216 g homemade date paste
- 140 g butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Popcorn
- Pour enough olive oil into a medium-size pot to coat the bottom, about 25-30 grams.
- Pour 80 grams of popcorn kernels into the pot and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Cover the pot and turn the heat on to high.
- When the popcorn starts to pop, keep a close eye on it. Once the popping slows down and is very sporadic, turn off the heat. Leave the lid on until popping stops completely.
- Once the popping has stopped, remove the lid and measure out 60 grams of popcorn into a medium-large-size bowl, making sure not to get any kernels.
- Set to the side while you make the caramel sauce.
Caramel Corn
- Line a medium-large-size baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium pot on the stove, melt butter, date paste and vanilla over low heat. Stir frequently to combine and prevent burning.
- Once everything is melted and mixed, turn off the heat.
- Pour butter and date sauce over the popcorn in the bowl and carefully mix until the popcorn is evenly coated.
- Pour caramel corn onto the baking sheet and spread out into a single layer.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Serve cold and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- This caramel corn is best when eaten within the first couple of days of being made. After that, it will still be edible, but it will start to get mushy.
- If you are making this as a fall snack for your own kids and not a get-together, you may want to make a half-batch since it needs to be consumed within a couple of days.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.5mg
