Homemade Caramel Popcorn
Homemade caramel popcorn is the perfect snack for your movie nights or moments of relaxation. Making your own caramel has never been easier, and the joy of tasting crunchy, slightly sweet, and deliciously fragrant popcorn is unmatched. This recipe, which can be prepared in just 5 minutes, requires few ingredients and promises to delight both young and old taste buds. Vary the sugars used to personalize your popcorn: muscovado will bring an extra touch of flavor with its rich taste. Whether for an impromptu snack, a dessert to share, or munching while watching a good movie, this caramel popcorn is always a good idea! Easy to prepare and economical, it will quickly become a staple of your evenings. Feel free to accompany it with a good hot chocolate or a light drink for the best moments. With its 60g of corn, this recipe is perfect for two people, but it can easily be doubled for those with a bigger appetite!
- Preparation time: 2 min
- Cooking time: 3 min + 2 min
- Servings: for 2 people
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- - 60 g of popcorn kernels (2 measuring spoons)
- - 1 tablespoon of butter (or a lighter version with 40% fat)
- - 2 tablespoons of fructose or 3 tablespoons of sugar (muscovado is ideal)
Preparation
1. Pop the corn using your popcorn machine.
2. Heat the butter in a large skillet or non-stick saucepan until fully melted.
3. Once the butter is liquefied, stir in the sugar into the saucepan.
4. Wait for the mixture to form a caramel, which happens very quickly: be careful!
5. When the caramel is ready, reduce the heat and add the popcorn, making sure to mix well to coat each kernel.
6. Transfer everything to a bowl and serve immediately.
