Grandmas Caramel Corn Recipes

GRANDMA'S CARAMEL POPCORN BALLS

My mom made these delicious popcorn balls when I was growing up. While doing my Christmas candy and cookie baking, I came across her recipe. I made the family recipe for the first time this year. My daughters, grown with their own families, asked why I hadn't made these sooner. Thirty plus years later, this recipe will now be a family tradition at Christmas.

Provided by Kim1520

Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Popcorn Candy Recipes Popcorn Ball Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

Grandma's Caramel Popcorn Balls image

Steps:

Sort through popcorn, discarding unpopped kernels.
Combine evaporated milk, sugar, corn syrup, margarine, and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; stir constantly until caramel reaches 246 degrees F (119 degrees C) on a candy thermometer, about 5 minutes.
Pour some popcorn into a very large bowl. Pour in some of the caramel; stir until evenly coated. Add remaining popcorn and caramel in batches, stirring well after each addition.
Scoop some of the popcorn mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Gather and twist the plastic wrap to gently shape into a ball. Place popcorn ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; repeat with remaining mixture. Let cool until set, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 356.8 mg, Sugar 27.1 g

Ingredients

8 quarts popped popcorn
2 cups evaporated milk
2 cups white sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup (such as Karo®)
1 cup margarine
⅛ teaspoon salt

GRANDMA'S CARAMEL POPCORN

Here's another recipe I got from my Grandma over 30 years ago. This is so good and the memories are flooding back for me. I miss her so much! So in honor of you Grandma, I post your recipes here.

Provided by CindiJ

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

Grandma's Caramel Popcorn image

Steps:

Melt butter in large pot; stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Continue to boil for 5 minutes WITHOUT stirring.
While boiling - place popped corn in 2 extra-large shallow baking pans.
Set aside.
Remove butter and sugar mixture from heat and stir in baking soda, vanilla & caramel flavorings.
Pour over popped corn and stir well to coat.
Bake in 250F oven for 1 hour; stir every 15 minutes.
Preparation & cooking time does not include popping the corn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 654.3, Carbohydrate 118.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 78.5, Protein 4.5

Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 cups hard packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Karo light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon caramel flavoring
6 quarts popped popcorn

GRANDMA PAUL'S CARAMEL CORN

Make and share this Grandma Paul's Caramel Corn recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dojemi

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Grandma Paul's Caramel Corn image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
Over medium heat, combine first 4 ingredients and boil for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in baking soda.
Stir well.
Pour over the popped corn.
Stir to coat well.
Bake in large roaster or pan for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Spread on waxed paper to dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729.3, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 1144.7, Carbohydrate 90.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 59.3, Protein 3.5

Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
8 quarts popped corn