Karo Crazy Crunch
Get ready to indulge in a sweet-and-savory snack sensation with Karo Crazy Crunch! This irresistible treat features fluffy popped popcorn and crunchy salted mixed nuts, all coated in a luscious caramel made from buttery light corn syrup, granulated sugar, and a touch of vanilla. The secret to its perfect texture lies in the addition of baking soda, creating an airy, crisp caramel coating that bakes to golden perfection in just 15 minutes. Perfect for movie nights, parties, or gifting, this easy-to-make caramel popcorn recipe is a crowd-pleasing favorite. Serve it fresh or store it to enjoy later – either way, each crunchy bite is pure bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup salted mixed nuts
- 0.5 cup light corn syrup (like Karo syrup)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the popped popcorn and mixed nuts in a large, heatproof mixing bowl. Set it aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the light corn syrup, granulated sugar, and butter.
Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring frequently, making sure all the sugar dissolves completely.
Once boiling, stop stirring and let the mixture cook for 4-5 minutes until it reaches a golden caramel color.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. The mixture will bubble up as you stir.
Quickly pour the hot caramel mixture over the popcorn and nuts, using a spatula to gently toss and coat everything evenly.
Spread the coated popcorn mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through for even coating.
Remove from the oven and let the popcorn cool completely on the baking sheet. The caramel will harden as it cools.
Break into clusters and serve, or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3127 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.2 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.1 g | 226% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2201 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 380.8 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 297.3 g | ||
| Protein | 47.3 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1630 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
