Caramel Pecan Popcorn Recipe

Mix up a batch of this caramel pecan popcorn (say that 5 times fast) for an outrageous snack that is sure to impress. Easy, quick, tasty and popcorntacular!

Recipe Ingredients:

10 cups warm freshly popped popcorn

2 cups pecan pieces, roasted

1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/4 cup light corn syrup

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

salt to taste

Recipe Directions:

Prepare - Lightly grease baking sheet pan; mix freshly popped popcorn with pecans on sheet. Set aside.

Caramel - Whisk together in a pan the sugar, butter and corn syrup over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high; boil, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 255°F (124°C) about four minutes. Remove pan from heat and then stir in vanilla, salt and baking soda.

Combine - Slowly pour the caramel mixture over popcorn and pecans, stirring lightly to mix. Let cool completely. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.)

See Caramel Popcorn in Action!

Bypass the Carmel Pecan Popcorn Recipe and buy a batch of Sweet Georgia Pecan Gourmet Popcorn instead!

Canadian Maple Popcorn Recipe

Canadian Maple Popcorn Recipe - This recipe is called the Canadian Breakfast Popcorn and has a splash of maple syrup and can be topped with real bacon bits.
1/2 cup unpopped corn
1 teaspoon oil
1/4 cup real bacon bits
2 tablespoons real maple syrup
1/4 cup butter
Salt to taste

Make the popcorn in a popper.  Melt butter over moderate heat then stir in the bacon bits and maple syrup.  Add to popcorn and toss well.

Popcorn Italiano-Parmesan Cheese Popcorn Recipe

Popcorn Italiano - Parmesan cheese and popcorn were made to go together!  Try this Popcorn Italiano recipe with a hint of garlic.
1/2 cup unpopped corn
1 teaspoon oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter
Dried oregano
Garlic powder
Salt to taste

Make the popcorn in a popper.  Melt butter over moderate heat then stir in Parmesan and a light sprinkle of dried oregano and garlic powder.  Add to popcorn and toss well.

Peanut Popcorn Recipe

Peanut Popcorn - Go nuts for this peanut popcorn recipe you can make a home with roasted peanuts and a tad of peanut butter.
1/2 cup unpopped corn
1 teaspoon oil
1 cup roasted peanuts
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon peanut butter
Salt to taste

Make the popcorn in a popper. Melt butter over moderate heat and stir in peanut butter until it’s creamy. Add peanuts. Stir. Add to popcorn and toss well.

Vanilla Buttercorn Popcorn Recipe

You will love this vanilla buttercorn popcorn recipe with just the right mix of sweet and saltiness.

1/2 cup unpopped corn
1 teaspoon oil
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
A few splashes of real vanilla extract
Salt to taste

Just as the corn starts to sizzle in the oil in a skillet before popping add the sugar and mix constantly until completely popped. Plop into a large bowl, pour over the melted butter and vanilla. Salt as desired. Give it a good stir and enjoy!