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Salted Honey Peanut Caramel Corn Recipe

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Salted Honey Peanut Caramel Corn is a sweet and salty snack featuring crunchy popcorn coated in a luscious caramel and honey glaze, mixed with roasted peanuts, and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Perfectly baked until golden and tacky, this homemade caramel corn offers an irresistible blend of flavors and textures that make it a great treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Caramel Mixture

  • 1/3 cup thick store-bought or homemade caramel sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Popcorn & Nuts

  • 8 cups popped plain popcorn (from about 1/4 cup unpopped kernels)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
  • Flaky sea salt, for seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Caramel Mixture: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). In a small bowl, combine the caramel sauce, honey, and kosher salt until well mixed to create a smooth caramel glaze.
  2. Coat Popcorn and Peanuts: Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl. Drizzle half of the caramel mixture over the popcorn and gently toss using a rubber spatula until the popcorn is evenly coated. Add the roasted peanuts and pour the remaining caramel mixture over the top; toss again gently to coat the peanuts and popcorn thoroughly.
  3. Bake the Caramel Corn: Spread the coated popcorn and peanuts evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once halfway through to ensure even baking, until the caramel corn is golden and the sauce becomes tacky and mostly dry.
  4. Cool and Season: Remove from the oven and allow the caramel corn to cool completely. Once cool, break apart any large clumps and lightly season with flaky sea salt for an added burst of flavor.
  5. Storage: Store the caramel corn in an airtight container at room temperature. It can be made up to 1 week in advance, maintaining its freshness and crunchiness.

Notes

  • Use thick caramel sauce for best coating results; homemade caramel adds extra richness.
  • Gently toss popcorn to avoid crushing and maintain texture.
  • Baking low and slow ensures a crunchy texture without burning the caramel.
  • Adjust flaky sea salt to taste to achieve the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
  • Store the caramel corn in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy for up to one week.

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