Helen's Karo Krazy Krunch
Get ready to indulge in a sweet and salty delight with *Helen's Karo Krazy Krunch*! This irresistible homemade caramel popcorn recipe combines the crunch of freshly popped popcorn with the nutty goodness of salted peanuts, all coated in a rich, buttery caramel made with light Karo syrup for the perfect glossy texture. A touch of baking soda transforms the caramel into a light, crisp coating, while vanilla extract adds a subtle, aromatic boost. Baked to perfection in the oven, this treat stays deliciously crunchy and is easy to break into shareable pieces. Perfect for movie nights, holiday gifting, or anytime snacking, this crowd-pleasing recipe is quick to prepare and stores beautifully in an airtight container for up to a week. Discover how to make this sweet and salty snack at home—you're sure to keep coming back for more!
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Ingredients
- 12 cups Popped popcorn
- 1 cup Salted peanuts
- 1 cup Light Karo syrup
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped popcorn and salted peanuts. Make sure they are evenly mixed and set aside.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the light Karo syrup, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter.
Step 4
Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Once boiling, stop stirring and let it cook for 5 minutes without disturbing it.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam up, so stir carefully.
Step 6
Immediately pour the hot caramel mixture over the popcorn and peanut mix. Use a spatula or large spoon to toss and coat everything evenly.
Step 7
Spread the coated popcorn mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coverage and prevent clumping.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let the Krazy Krunch cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cool, break it apart into pieces.
Step 10
Store in an airtight container for up to a week, if it lasts that long!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (998.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4304.1 |
| Total Fat 186.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 70.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 22.3g | |
| Cholesterol 248mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1179.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 678.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 525.7g | |
| Protein 52.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 117.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1346.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories