Cinnamon Candy Caramel Corn (Gluten-Free Recipe)

Name: Cinnamon Candy Caramel Corn (Gluten-Free Recipe)
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 18 cups
Ingredients: 1 (6-ounce) bag (16 cups) plain white popped popcorn; 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 cup small red gluten-free cinnamon candies (imperials), divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons gluten-free vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 5 ounces about 3 blocks vanilla-flavored candy coating , melted

Classic caramel corn is flavored with cinnamon candies for a festive touch.

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Ingredients

1 (6-ounce) bag (16 cups) plain white popped popcorn

³/₄ cup firmly packed brown sugar

¹/₂ cup Land O Lakes® Butter

¹/₄ cup light corn syrup

¹/₂ cup small red gluten-free cinnamon candies (imperials), divided

¹/₂ teaspoon salt

1 ¹/₂ teaspoons gluten-free vanilla extract

¹/₂ teaspoon baking soda

5 ounces about 3 blocks vanilla-flavored candy coating , melted

How to make

STEP 1

Heat oven to 200°F.
STEP 2

Place popcorn in roasting pan; set aside. Place waxed paper onto flat surface.
STEP 3

Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, 1/4 cup cinnamon candies and salt in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil. Continue boiling, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
STEP 4

Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Carefully pour hot syrup mixture over popcorn in pan; stir until well coated. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup cinnamon candies.
STEP 5

Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, 1 hour or until caramel corn is crisp. Immediately place caramel corn onto waxed paper. Cool completely.
STEP 6

Drizzle with melted candy coating; let stand until set. Break into bite-sized pieces. Store in container with tight-fitting lid.

Tip #1

- Purchase gluten-free red cinnamon candies that do not list modified food starch as an ingredient.

Tip #2

- This recipe was developed using alternative flours and products labeled as “gluten-free.” The best source for additional information is the ingredient listing on product packaging. Learn about gluten-free baking.

190 Calories

8 Fat (g)

15 Cholesterol (mg)

150 Sodium (mg)

30 Carbohydrates (g)

1 Dietary Fiber

1 Protein (g)

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