Cranberry Caramel Crunch Popcorn Recipe

Cranberry Caramel Crunch Popcorn is a sweet and crunchy treat made with golden caramel-coated popcorn and tart dried cranberries. This festive snack is perfect for sharing at parties, gifting during the holidays, or enjoying during movie nights.

Recipe Information

Total Time:

Yield:

12 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 cup unpopped popcorn kernels

Nonstick cooking spray

2 cups packed brown sugar

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)

½ cup light corn syrup

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon cream of tartar

Pinch of salt

½ cup dried cranberries

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add one unpopped kernel. When kernel pops, add the rest of the popcorn kernels. Cover the pan and gently shake as popcorn pops. When the majority of the popcorn has popped, remove from heat.
Preheat oven to 200°F. Spray two large baking sheets and a large bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer popcorn to large bowl and set aside.
In a medium saucepan combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; bring to a boil. Stirring the ingredients constantly, boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add baking soda, cream of tartar and salt to mixture. Stir until well blended. Pour hot mixture over popcorn and mix until the popcorn is coated. Transfer the caramel corn to the prepared baking sheets and spread evenly. Bake for 60 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle dried cranberries over the popcorn. Let cool before packaging.