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Golden Amish caramel corn with almonds spread on parchment paper, showing glossy caramel coating and perfect texture

Easy Amish Caramel Corn Recipe - Sweet & Crunchy Perfection!

An authentic Amish caramel corn recipe that delivers rich, buttery caramel coating over crispy popcorn. Oven-baked to perfection with optional cayenne for a modern twist, this sweet and crunchy treat is America’s new favorite snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 16 servings (about 1 cup each)
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Amish
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 7 quarts plain popped corn two 3.5 oz bags plain microwave popcorn
  • 2 cups slivered almonds or cashews, macadamia nuts, or pecans
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Dash cayenne pepper optional

Method
 

  1. Pop 7 quarts plain popcorn and divide into 2 greased baking pans. Sprinkle nuts evenly over popcorn.
  2. Preheat oven to 240°F (115°C).
  3. In saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Stir and bring to boil. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda, vanilla, and optional cayenne. Mixture will foam.
  5. Pour hot caramel over popcorn and nuts. Stir gently to coat.
  6. Bake 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes for even coating.
  7. Spread on waxed paper to cool completely before storing or serving.

Notes

Cool caramel corn completely before storage to prevent sogginess. Stir every 15 minutes while baking for best crunch and coating.