Best Caramel Pecan Popcorn Recipes

Caramel- Pecan Popcorn image

Provided by evelynathens

Time 20m

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

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
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Grease large rimmed baking sheet; mix warm popcorn with pecans on sheet. Set aside.
In saucepan, whisk together sugar, butter and corn syrup over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high; boil, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers hard-ball stage of 255°F (124°C), or 1/2 tsp (2 mL) syrup dropped into very cold water forms rigid ball that is still a little pliable, about 4 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Stir in vanilla, salt and baking soda.
Gradually pour over popcorn mixture, stirring gently until combined. Let cool completely. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.7, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 138.1, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 24.8, Protein 2.6

Peanut-Pecan Caramel Popcorn image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 40m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Canola spray
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups unsalted peanuts
2 cups caramel sauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 bag microwave popcorn, popped as directed
Sea salt, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with canola spray.
In a large saute pan over medium-low heat, add the butter, pecans and peanuts. Saute until the nuts become fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the caramel sauce and vanilla extract and continue to cook on low until the caramel begins to thicken, an additional 5 minutes. Next, add the popcorn and stir to coat completely with the caramel sauce.
Remove the popcorn from the heat and spread it into 1 even layer on the prepared sheet. Place the sheet in the oven and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the sea salt and let cool. Break up the popcorn with a spoon and serve family style in a large bowl.