Appetizer for 12
Soft Caramel Popcorn
Popcorn is coated with a soft caramel made from butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk.
Typical price
$2.05for 4 servings
$0.51 per serving$2.05 for 4
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chips, pretzels, popcorn$0.22/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Evaporated or condensed milk$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.16 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- about 20 cups microwave or air popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 sweetened condensed milk
Steps
- Place the popcorn in a very large bowl and remove any unpopped kernels.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk, then cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour the hot caramel over the popcorn and toss carefully until coated.
- Spread the popcorn on a lightly oiled baking sheet and cool for 5 minutes before breaking it apart.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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