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Dizneydaz · 10-29-2010, 01:14 PM

Hi just wanted to post about something I made last night that came out pretty well.

I had seen an episode the other day of Sandra Lee's Semi Homeade and wanted to give this a try.

You take 1/2 c. of Caramel Syrup (the kind you use for sundaes) and add 1 c. packed brown sugar. Bring to a boil and let boil gently for a few minutes. Pour it over a large bowl of popcorn, mix, pour out on greased cookie sheets (makes enough for 2 full sheets) and let cool. Enjoy!
As I was mixing this I realized that you could make great popcorn balls using this method.

Here's what made it truly budget-when we go to the movies we usually get the large sized popcorn that includes refills. I refill the tub before we leave. I used a full tub of this popcorn to make the caramel corn.

I decided to use already seasoned popcorn (butter and salt) since Disneyland makes their caramel corn using their seasoned popcorn and it's so good! It's what I got in my Mickey Ghost Popcorn bucket.

Also, I did one large bowl as mentioned above. Then I used the remaining 1/2 of the syrup, added in some roasted, skinless almonds I recently bought at Sam's Club (these are soo good) that I chopped into small pieces (they come whole). This 1/2 of the batch I made for those who don't like nuts in the caramel corn. (like my DD11). You could add any type of roasted nuts or even small candies, like M&M's.

On the show Sandra Lee added some cinnamon oil and a little cayenne pepper but I like my caramel corn the purist's way.

ENJOY! And Happy Halloween to all!

Dizneydaz · 01-27-2011, 06:33 PM

Just bumping this up a little. I had to check my ratio of ingredients as I am making a batch right now with left over movie popcorn.

One change I've made-I know put it in the oven for about 15 minutes after mixing (300 is good) to crisp it up a little.-so good!

brie32 · 01-28-2011, 01:27 PM

Sounds good, need to making this. We all love carmel corn. What brand of caramel syrup did you use?

mtblujeans · 02-01-2011, 05:58 PM

Did the caramel corn work out ok for you? You are pleased with the result (taste)?

There used to be a real easy microwave caramel corn recipe going around - from Tupperware, I think - but there was risk of the bag bursting into flames in the microwave!

Did anyone ever have a fire result while making that snack?

brie32 · 02-01-2011, 07:18 PM

I should have bought the caramel sauce while I was at the store yesterday. It would have been nice to make that tonight. I am in Chicago and we are in the middle of a blizzard tonight and housebound until at least Thursday.

jiminyC_fan · 02-10-2011, 04:02 PM

Oh my, that sounds good. Thanks for posting. Guess I will have to run to the store for caramel sauce!

10-29-2010, 01:14 PM	#1
Dizneydaz DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern California-30 min. from DLand Posts: 10,487	Budget Caramel Corn-so easy to make! Hi just wanted to post about something I made last night that came out pretty well. I had seen an episode the other day of Sandra Lee's Semi Homeade and wanted to give this a try. You take 1/2 c. of Caramel Syrup (the kind you use for sundaes) and add 1 c. packed brown sugar. Bring to a boil and let boil gently for a few minutes. Pour it over a large bowl of popcorn, mix, pour out on greased cookie sheets (makes enough for 2 full sheets) and let cool. Enjoy! As I was mixing this I realized that you could make great popcorn balls using this method. Here's what made it truly budget-when we go to the movies we usually get the large sized popcorn that includes refills. I refill the tub before we leave. I used a full tub of this popcorn to make the caramel corn. I decided to use already seasoned popcorn (butter and salt) since Disneyland makes their caramel corn using their seasoned popcorn and it's so good! It's what I got in my Mickey Ghost Popcorn bucket. Also, I did one large bowl as mentioned above. Then I used the remaining 1/2 of the syrup, added in some roasted, skinless almonds I recently bought at Sam's Club (these are soo good) that I chopped into small pieces (they come whole). This 1/2 of the batch I made for those who don't like nuts in the caramel corn. (like my DD11). You could add any type of roasted nuts or even small candies, like M&M's. On the show Sandra Lee added some cinnamon oil and a little cayenne pepper but I like my caramel corn the purist's way. ENJOY! And Happy Halloween to all! __________________ 11-839-986-994-00 6-0212-03 9-041-05 DDP 9-05 DDP 1-06 9-06 DDP9-07 DDP 9-08 DDP 9-09 DDP 9-10 QSDP! 10-11 QSDP, 10-12 QSDP AND AoA! *CLICK HERE FOR 2013 CONFIRMED SNACKS LIST* IF YOU ARE ON A DDP YOU MUST SEE THIS LIST!---CLICK HERE FOR 2013 SNACKS PHOTO THREAD me, DM DD13 DDGM Sully Tiger Monkey

01-27-2011, 06:33 PM	#2
Dizneydaz DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern California-30 min. from DLand Posts: 10,487	Just bumping this up a little. I had to check my ratio of ingredients as I am making a batch right now with left over movie popcorn. One change I've made-I know put it in the oven for about 15 minutes after mixing (300 is good) to crisp it up a little.-so good! __________________ 11-839-986-994-00 6-0212-03 9-041-05 DDP 9-05 DDP 1-06 9-06 DDP9-07 DDP 9-08 DDP 9-09 DDP 9-10 QSDP! 10-11 QSDP, 10-12 QSDP AND AoA! *CLICK HERE FOR 2013 CONFIRMED SNACKS LIST* IF YOU ARE ON A DDP YOU MUST SEE THIS LIST!---CLICK HERE FOR 2013 SNACKS PHOTO THREAD me, DM DD13 DDGM Sully Tiger Monkey

02-10-2011, 04:02 PM	#6
jiminyC_fan Missing Captain Mickey! always let your conscience be your guide Gotta love popcorn! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 15,137	Oh my, that sounds good. Thanks for posting. Guess I will have to run to the store for caramel sauce! __________________

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01-28-2011, 01:27 PM	#3
brie32 Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 55	Sounds good, need to making this. We all love carmel corn. What brand of caramel syrup did you use?

02-01-2011, 05:58 PM	#4
mtblujeans DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 17,139	Did the caramel corn work out ok for you? You are pleased with the result (taste)? There used to be a real easy microwave caramel corn recipe going around - from Tupperware, I think - but there was risk of the bag bursting into flames in the microwave! Did anyone ever have a fire result while making that snack?

02-01-2011, 07:18 PM	#5
brie32 Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 55	I should have bought the caramel sauce while I was at the store yesterday. It would have been nice to make that tonight. I am in Chicago and we are in the middle of a blizzard tonight and housebound until at least Thursday.