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.

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.

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.

1. Wikipedia: Caramel Corn

2. Food Network: Caramel Corn with Peanuts and Dried Cherries

3. Epicurious.com: Caramel Corn Clusters

4. All Recipes: Soft Caramel Corn

5. Martha Stewart: Spiced Caramel Corn | Crunchy Caramel Corn

6. Recipezaar: Gingerbread Caramel Corn

7. Video: Vino's Kitchen Caramel Corn (Time: 4:26)

• Mahalo's Guide to Cracker Jack

• YouTube: How to make Microwave Caramel Corn (Time: 6:43)

• Calorie-Count: Caramel Corn Recipe and Nutritional Information

• South Bend tribune: "Popping Corn Old School" (2007)

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