When it comes to indulgent snacks, few things compare to a big bowl of warm, sweet, crunchy caramel popcorn. Many people think you need fancy equipment or special ingredients to recreate the flavor of cinema-style popcorn at home—but there’s a simple recipe that not only rivals, but outshines what you get at the theater.
This recipe brings together basic pantry ingredients in a way that delivers rich, buttery caramel-coated popcorn that’s irresistible. It’s easy to make, doesn’t require an oven, and the result is so delicious you’ll never go back to store-bought versions.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the caramel:
- 250 grams of white sugar
- ½ cup of milk (added in parts)
- 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine
For the popcorn:
- 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine
- 1 cup of popcorn kernels
Step 1: Make the Caramel
Start by placing 250 grams of white sugar into a non-stick pan over medium heat. Stir the sugar continuously as it begins to melt. You’ll notice it slowly turning into a smooth golden syrup. If you don’t have a non-stick pan, a regular pan works too—just keep stirring to avoid burning.
Once the sugar is completely melted and caramelized, slowly add the milk in parts (½ cup total). Do this carefully, as adding milk to hot caramel causes bubbling. Stir continuously after each addition until the mixture becomes smooth and liquid.
Now, add one tablespoon of butter or margarine and mix again until the butter melts completely. This gives the caramel its rich, velvety finish. Once everything is well combined and you have a smooth caramel sauce, turn off the heat and set the pan aside. This will be your popcorn coating.
Step 2: Pop the Corn
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