Microwave Caramel Corn Recipe

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Microwave Caramel Corn
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
385
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp butter or 3 tbsp margarine
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 1/3 cup shelled peanuts (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda

Directions:

  1. Place butter or margarine in a 8 cup measure or large microwavable bowl.
  2. Microwave at high for 30-45 seconds, or until melted.
  3. Stir in brown sugar, peanuts(optional) and corn syrup.
  4. Insert candy thermometer.
  5. 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).
  6. Mix in vanilla, baking soda and salt.
  7. Place prepared popcorn in large bowl.
  8. Pour hot mixture quickly over popcorn, stirring to coat.
  9. Microwave at high for 2 minutes, stirring after half the time.
  10. Stir again. Cool for about 30 minutes. Stirring occasionally to break apart.
  11. I find it helpful, to spread caramel corn on a cookie sheet to cool. It cools much faster and is easier to break apart.
  12. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 384.52 Kcal (1610 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.03g 23%
Cholesterol 22.9mg 8%
Sodium 117.65mg 5%
Potassium 182.61mg 4%
Total Carbs 61.92g 21%
Sugars 52.36g 209%
Dietary Fiber 2.58g 10%
Protein 4.54g 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 51.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 428.4 Kcal (1794 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.74g 23%
Cholesterol 25.51mg 8%
Sodium 131.07mg 5%
Potassium 203.45mg 4%
Total Carbs 68.99g 21%
Sugars 58.34g 209%
Dietary Fiber 2.88g 10%
Protein 5.06g 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 7%
Calcium 57.2mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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