Maple Caramel Corn
If you are craving something sweet and simple this holiday season then this recipe might be quite perfect. Making your own caramel corn using maple syrup is quick and easy! Bring a bowlful to your next holiday party or place it in a holiday tin and give it as a gift to a teacher. All you need to make this is an 8-quart pot, a small saucepan, two large bowls, and a large cookie sheet.
I've made this recipe using both butter and coconut oil. Using butter creates a more traditional caramel flavor, however, using coconut oil creates a bouquet of flavors that makes the caramel corn quite addicting. Pictured here is the recipe made using coconut oil.
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Maple Caramel Corn
Serve a large bowl of this tasty popcorn at a holiday party. It also makes a great gift for a teacher! If you double the recipe then make it in batches. Popping one cup of popcorn will nearly fill an 8-quart stockpot!
Popcorn
Caramel
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Heat an 8-quart stockpot over high heat for a minute or so. Add oil and salt, then popcorn. Cover and cook for a few minutes, moving the pot vigorously, until the popping has subsided.
- Then quickly remove from heat to prevent burning and pour popcorn into two large bowls (or one really large bowl if you own one)!
- In a small to medium saucepan heat the coconut oil or butter, maple syrup, and a few dashes sea salt over medium heat. Once small bubbles form begin timing for 4 to 5 minutes. Cook, whisking occasionally until thickened and foamy. Quickly pour over popcorn in bowls and toss together using two large spoons.
- Spread into two shallow baking pans or cookie sheets and place in the oven.
- Bake for 10 minutes stirring half way through. Let cool completely. Caramel corn will crisp up as it cools.
- Store in a tightly sealed container once completely cooled to keep it crisp.
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About the Author
Ali Segersten
Alissa Segersten holds a Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition from Bastyr University and a Master’s of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. She is a Functional Nutritionist, the mother of five children, a whole foods cooking instructor, professional recipe developer, and cookbook author. She is passionate about helping others find a diet that will truly nourish them. Alissa is the author of two very popular gluten-free, whole foods cookbooks and guidebooks: The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook and Nourishing Meals. She is also the co-author of The Elimination Diet book. Alissa is the founder and owner of Nourishing Meals®.Nourishing Meals Newsletter
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You should pick me. Why? I'm 67 years old and in terrible pain from a car accident and chiropractic care gone wrong. I need help changing a lifetime of bad habits and their contribution to the back, feet, legs, and neck pain.
I'm trying to get my mojo back with cultured foods. I really don't know what I'm doing, but I'm sure a new cookbook by an expert at lacto-fermentation will be a rest-of-my-life companion!
Pick me and I'll talk you UP when people ask me how I made the changes!
Lovingly VS victoria2dc... you have the rest of my e-mail.
Hugs to your family!
Just made this caramel corn tonight and WOW! WOWOWOWOW! It is absolutely amazing. I used the coconut oil, and it gives it just this subtle hint... and it isn't too sweet... SO GOOD. Thank you!
the caramel corn looks DEVINE!
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This Maple Caramel Corn is delicious and easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!
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This is fantastic! I think anything that goes into the oven satisfies my desires for Christmas treats as much as the taste. We've made the maple nuts, too, and are giving those as gifts.
Thanks for the great recipes!
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I cannot wait to try this! The caramel corn looks absolutely delicious and I am eager to try it both ways (with Earth balance butter and Coconut oil):)
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SOOO excited about the cookbook giveaway (you guys are rad!) but even MORE excited about the popcorn recipe! I am sooooo making a big batch this weekend for the holly daze to come!
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I love you recipes...and I've been wanting to do a 'caramel' type popcorn for Christmas gifts...looks like I've found the recipe now! Thx.
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what a great recipe! going to make this for an upcoming birthday party! can olive oil be used instead of coconut oil?
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I'd love to make this a day ahead and place it in a tin. Does anyone know if it keeps well for a day or two if stored in a container?
this would be perfect for my sister and I. and my mom loves caramel corn - thank you for a recipe we all can enjoy
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