Name: Homemade Caramel Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 tsp. olive oil (extra virgin); 1 c coconut sugar; 1/2 c butter; 1/2 c Honey (Waxing Kara ); 1/2 tsp. sea salt; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp. vanilla (extract); 4 quarts popped corn (organic)

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Have you heard of the latest health trend? Everyone’s talking about homemade caramel corn! And wait until you find out who created it – none other than my friend, Lori LaCombe, an enthusiastic advocate for all things healthy. With her genius idea of pairing popcorn with honey from Eastern Shore Honey, this recipe will make your taste buds fall in love while providing lots of hidden benefits and antioxidants – much healthier than those snack bags we usually reach for!

homemade caramel corn recipe made with honey — Closeup of Homemade Caramel Corn on Blue Napkin

Homemade caramel corn is a nostalgic recipe that will take you and your family back in time. A time when you went to the local carnival where they made a big kettle of caramel corn right in front of you, and your mouth watered as you waited your turn in line for your bag.

How to make Caramel Corn

It’s easier than you think to make caramel corn. All you need are eight ingredients. Here’s the list:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Coconut Sugar
Butter
Waxing Kara Honey
Sea Salt
Baking Soda
Vanilla extract
Popped corn

Making Homemade Caramel Corn

STEP 1 POP THE CORN

Keep popcorn warm in the oven at 250F. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and spread it on the saucepan’s bottom so that the ingredients won’t stick.

STEP 2 MIX CARAMEL

Add all the ingredients except the baking soda, vanilla, and popcorn, and bring it to a boil. Remove from heat and add the baking soda and vanilla, stirring well.

STEP 3 COMBINE AND BAKE

Pour caramel sauce over the popcorn and distribute it well. Spread popcorn on a cookie sheet covered with tin foil coated with olive oil (to avoid sticking) and place in the oven for 45 minutes at 250F. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container for up to a week.

STEP 4 OPTIONAL HONEY-ROASTED NUTS

Do you remember Cracker Jacks? This treat is perfect for the dead of winter or the middle of summer. Add some honey-roasted nuts, and you’ll recreate a nostalgic treat. Package this recipe in a special box for party favors and enclose a “prize” for your guests.

Adapting this Caramel Corn Recipe

The recipes we share here at Waxing Kara serve as inspiration. That’s the way we see it. Please don’t feel like you have to make this Homemade Caramel Corn recipe precisely the way our recipe shows. Get creative. Experiment. Try something different. Here are some ideas in case you need a little boost with adapting this recipe:

Add a cup of chopped dried berries to add color and flavor.
Can you imagine a teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning added to the mix? That would be so good!
Sprinkle some dried cinnamon or ginger into the mix
If you want to spice things up and spice things up, add a little cayenne pepper
Try using unrefined coconut oil in place of olive oil.

Thanks, Lori, for sharing your exceptional creation with us! Try this delicious and healthy caramel corn recipe at your next gathering – your guests will be asking for the recipe! And who knows, maybe you’ll even start a new health trend.