Old Fashioned Caramel Popcorn. This replicates the old fashioned hardened caramel coated popcorn. She got her first Amana "Radarange" and this recipe from a lady named Pat Tyner at church and our lives were forever changed. yummy caramel popcorn that was easy for mom and no waiting for us impatient. Betty demonstrates how to make Old-Fashioned Caramel Popcorn Balls.

Ingredients of Old Fashioned Caramel Popcorn

1. It’s 10 cups of popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels).
2. You need 1 cup of mixed nuts.
3. You need 1 cup of butter.
4. Prepare 1 cup of dark brown sugar.
5. You need 2 tsp of vanilla.
6. You need 1/2 tsp of baking soda.

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Old Fashioned Caramel Popcorn Balls. These are the kind of Halloween treats that were handed out when I was the age to go "trick-or-treating." Our grandson, Carter dropped by during the popcorn ball making to show off his Halloween costume. Old Fashioned Caramel Corn recipe: To get a thicker coat of caramel, just use a little less popcorn. I used butter in this recipe since it wasn't really for Elena and I, but coconut oil would work here too for a dairy free version.

Old Fashioned Caramel Popcorn instructions

1. Do not use microwave popcorn, instead pop corn in an air pop machine or on the stove top.
2. You will need approximately 10 cups of popped corn.
3. Remove any unpopped kernels and discard.
4. Place corn and nuts into very large mixing bowl and set aside.
5. In a sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.
6. Add sugar and mix.
7. Cook 5 minutes.
8. Add vanilla and cook an additional 1 minute.
9. Turn off heat and add baking soda. Mix thoroughly.
10. Fold sauce into corn and nuts until evenly coated.
11. Cool on foil lined baking sheet.
12. Store in an air tight container… if you have any left lol.

You could also experiment with different sweeteners. This Caramel Popcorn is spectacularly delicious and not meant for compulsive eaters because It is utterly addictive. I was worried I wouldn't have any Caramel Popcorn left to photograph because I couldn't keep my hands off it! I wanted to share this recipe in in time for Christmas because it is. When stored in an airtight container, caramel corn will keep for several weeks.