Peanut Butter Caramel Popcorn (Printable)
Peanut butter and caramel blended over popcorn offer a delightful sweet-and-salty snacking twist.
# Ingredient List:
→ Main Components
01 - 8 cups puffed corn twists
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup light corn syrup
04 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and evenly spread corn twists across the surface.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, unsalted butter, and salt. Stir occasionally until the butter melts and mixture begins to bubble.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat. Add peanut butter and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the hot caramel-peanut butter mixture over the corn twists. Using a spatula, quickly fold corn twists until thoroughly coated.
05 - Transfer coated corn twists back to prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, gently stirring halfway through for even coating.
06 - Remove from oven and allow popcorn twists to cool for at least 30 minutes before breaking into clusters and serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses just a few pantry ingredients you may already have
- Ready in under thirty minutes from start to finish
- Naturally gluten free and easy to double for a crowd
- Crowd pleasing for both kids and adults
02 -
- Completely addictive with both salty and sweet notes
- Stays fresh in a tightly sealed container for up to one week
- Perfect option for parties picnics or edible gifting
03 -
- Always stir the caramel constantly until it begins to simmer but do not over stir once it starts boiling or it can crystallize If you want every piece ultra glossy and fully coated pour only half the caramel at first toss well then add the rest in two stages
- Use a big heatproof spatula for tossing and move fast as the caramel sets quickly The more evenly you coat the twists the better your crunch