Caramel Corn with Cranberries

Caramel corn, also known as caramel popcorn, became popular in the late 19th century and is a beloved snack in many countries around the world.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Caramel Corn with Cranberries

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1080

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Popcorn Kernels
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Light Corn Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Dried Cranberries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
2. Pop the popcorn kernels and set aside.
3. In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until the mixture turns golden brown and reaches a temperature of 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and toss until evenly coated.
6. Spread the caramel-coated popcorn on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes.
8. Once cooled, mix in the dried cranberries.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 20g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.