Best Microwave Caramel Corn Recipes

MICROWAVE CARAMEL CORN

Steps:

• Pour popped corn into a large bowl and set aside.
• Combine remaining ingredients, except soda, in a 2 quart microwavable bowl.
• Microwave on high for 2 minutes, then stir.
• Microwave again on high.
• Watch it, and when it begins to boil, microwave 1 minute longer.
• Remove from microwave and stir in baking soda.
• Pour mixture over popped corn and stir to distribute.
• Enjoy!

MICROWAVE CARAMEL CORN OR POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• In a 4 quart microwave safe bowl, microwave butter on high.
• Stir in brown sugar & corn syrup.
• Microwave on high for 1 - 3 minutes, stirring once, until mixture boils.
• Microwave on high 3 minutes without stirring.
• Stir in baking soda & vanilla.
• Stir into popped popcorn, mixing well.
• Microwave on 70 percent (medium) forn1 minute.
• Remove and stir.
• Microwave on medium 1 more.
• Remove and stir to coat.
• Remove and spread on jelly roll pan lined with nonstick foil or wax paper.
• Frm into balls or cool and break apart.
• Optional: drizzle with melted chocolate or add nuts.

MICROWAVE CARAMEL CORN

Steps:

• Place butter or margarine in a 8 cup measure or large microwavable bowl.
• Microwave at high for 30-45 seconds, or until melted.
• Stir in brown sugar, peanuts(optional) and corn syrup.
• Insert candy thermometer.
• Microwave at high for 3-4 minutes, or until mixture reaches 280 degrees (soft crack stage). (Note- this is where the mixture can overcook - so watch carefully).
• Mix in vanilla, baking soda and salt.
• Place prepared popcorn in large bowl.
• Pour hot mixture quickly over popcorn, stirring to coat.
• Microwave at high for 2 minutes, stirring after half the time.
• Stir again. Cool for about 30 minutes. Stirring occasionally to break apart.
• I find it helpful, to spread caramel corn on a cookie sheet to cool. It cools much faster and is easier to break apart.
• Enjoy!

MICROWAVE CARAMEL CORN

Steps:

• Pop the popcorn and discard the unpopped kernels. Pup the popcorn in the paper bag. Mix butter, brown sugar, salt, and Dark Karo Syrup in a glass bowl. Bring mixture to a boil in the microwave and allow it to boil for one minute, then remove and stir. Microwave mixture for one additional minute. Add baking soda and stir until frothy. Pour mixture over popcorn. Close the paper bag and shake well. Microwave the popcorn for 2-3 minutes, removing every 30 seconds to shake and cool the caramel corn so it doesn't burn.

MICROWAVE CARAMEL CORN

Steps:

• place popcorn in microwave safe 4-6 quart utensil. set aside.
• combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in 1 quart glass batter bowl.
• microwave on high 1 1/2 minutes; stir.
• microwave in high 2 minutes.
• add baking soda and vanilla. stir well.
• pour syrup immediately over popcorn; stir to coat evenly.
• microwave on high 1 minute; stir.
• microwave on high 1 minute; stir
• quickly turn out on waxed paper or sheet pan;cool.
• break up into pieces and store in airtight container.