Best Caramel Popcorn (Chewy or Crunchy)

Best Caramel Popcorn (Chewy or Crunchy)

50 min
8 servings

Old-fashioned stove-top popcorn covered in a sweet, buttery homemade caramel sauce! Make it crunchy or chewy!

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup popcorn kernels
  • ½ cup unsalted or salted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  1. 1

    Add oil and 3-4 popcorn kernels to a large, heavy-bottom pot.

  2. 2

    In a large pot, over medium-low heat melt butter.