Caramel Corn

Categories: Food | Snacks
    • Popular name brands: Cracker Jack and Screaming Yellow Zonkers
    • Common at fairs or carnivals
    • You can use microwave popcorn or popped kernels
    • Large tins of caramel corn are sold at Christmas time
    • Caramel corn balls make a decorative and sweet Christmas gift
    • Adding salt will give it a salty-sweet flavor
  • Caramel Corn is a treat made out of freshly popped popcorn which is coated in sticky and sweet caramel or molasses. Sometimes nuts or dried fruit get added to the mix.
  • Caramel Variations

    The basic caramel part of caramel corn can go in a few different ways: brown sugar caramel will give the caramel corn a darker flavor, while white sugar based caramel creates a more buttery flavor in the finished product. The caramel can also be altered with fruit or chocolate flavors to give it a more exotic taste.
  • Caramel Corn Additions

    Peanuts, almonds, macadamia nuts and cashews are popular additions to give caramel corn a nutty edge. Some recipes call for the addition of dried fruit such as raisins or cherries. Experimentation is a good way to go when making homemade caramel corn.

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