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Praline Popcorn

A delightful treat combining fluffy popcorn with a rich, buttery caramel coating and crunchy nuts for a sweet snack perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the popcorn
  • 1 cup popcorn kernels (uncooked) Yields about 12-15 cups of popped popcorn.
For the caramel coating
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Can substitute with plant-based butter for vegan version.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Coconut sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Other nuts like almonds or hazelnuts can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by popping your popcorn kernels using an air popper or on the stove with a little oil until you have about 12-15 cups of fluffy popcorn. Place the popped popcorn in a large, lightly greased bowl.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Let it boil without stirring for about 3-4 minutes until it turns a deep caramel color.
  3. Once the caramel reaches the desired color, remove it from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and chopped pecans or walnuts.
  4. Immediately pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn, and gently stir it to coat the popcorn evenly. Be careful—this mixture is quite hot!
  5. Spread the coated popcorn onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool. Once cooled, break it up into pieces and serve.

Notes

Store the popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. For freshening, reheat in a low oven (250°F) for 5-10 minutes. Can be made ahead of time.