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Gram’s Pecan Caramel Corn

June 29, 2015 > by Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchenJump to RecipePrint Recipe
Pecan Caramel Corn

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Gram’s Pecan Caramel Corn is easy, delicious and always a crowd pleaser!

Pecan Caramel Corn

Hi guys! Today’s recipe has always been a special summer treat for me. As a kid my grandmother loved caramel corn. Her birthday was in August so the perfect gift to get her was always a big tub of fresh made caramel corn from the boardwalk at the Jersey shore. Talk about a woman who was easy to please! I can close my eyes and picture the exact place where we used to buy it and I can almost smell that yummy smell as if that tub was right in front of me!

Pecan Caramel Corn

The only problem with buying the caramel corn from the boardwalk was that after summer ended the boardwalk closed. And yes,  you guessed it, no more caramel corn! We needed to get our fix! We couldn’t possibly go the whole winter without that sweet, salty, crunchy, caramelly treat! We tried the usual store-bought brands but they just weren’t cuttin’ it.

Pecan Caramel Corn

The only solution to the problem was to make it homemade because we all know anything homemade is always better! And I can honestly say once you try this homemade Pecan Caramel Corn you will be addicted too! Thank goodness this recipe makes a huge batch because you’re going to need it! With the delicious smells coming from the oven it’s amazing how many people start showing up in the kitchen!

This Pecan Caramel Corn recipe is so simple. You only need a handful of ingredients, most of which are probably already in your pantry and there’s no need for a candy thermometer! Gram loved nuts in her caramel corn so there are pecans in our recipe but feel free to substitute your favorite nut or you can even omit the nuts if you’re not a fan. So get ready, it’s time to break out the stretchy pants! This one’s a bikini killer but it’s SO worth it!

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Gram's Pecan Caramel Corn

Author: Mary Ann Dwyer
Servings: 10 cups
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Ingredients
  

  • 10 cups popped popcorn I used plain microwave popcorn freshly popped
  • 1/2 cup salted butter 1 stick
  • 2 Tbsp. molasses
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 cup pecans coarsely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Pop corn and pour into large bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine butter, molasses, corn syrup, brown sugar and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring often. Mixture will darken. Remove from the heat and quickly stir in the baking soda and vanilla. Mixture will be foamy. Stir the mixture into the popped corn until evenly coated. Stir in the pecans. Spread the hot caramel corn on the prepared sheet. Bake at 200 degrees for one hour stirring every 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven. Store in an airtight contained once cooled.
Course: 1 hour 15 minutes total
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About MaryAnn Dwyer

Hello and welcome! My name is MaryAnn and I am the recipe developer, photographer and creator of The Beach House Kitchen.

Here at the BHK it's all about delicious, easy recipes for casual entertaining. No long lists of ingredients and difficult directions, just simple, fresh and approachable recipes for delicious meals to enjoy with family and friends.

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  1. Gerlinde @sunnycovechef

    Oh boy, I love caramel corn. I have to make it when our Boardwalk closes for the winter.

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    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      My husband Tom is a huge fan of this stuff Gerlinde! He couldn’t stop eating it!

      Reply
  2. seasonssuppers

    Oh my this looks delicious! If there’s one thing I can’t be trusted around, it’s caramel corn :) This looks like a perfect recipe. I’ll be trying!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      Me too Jennifer! I just can’t stop! Hope you enjoy it.

      Reply
  3. Michael @ Michael's Woodcraft

    I love the caramel corn, it’s one thing that I can’t stop eating once I start!! :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      Me too Michael! Thank gosh my husband loves this stuff too!

      Reply
  4. blahnikbaker

    Being able to make this at home is just too dangerous. Dangerous good!!

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    • thebeachhousekitchen@gmail.com

      Yes it is Zainab!

      Reply
  5. Eleanor

    Made this at the shore this weekend. Let’s just say it was. HUGE hit. Substituted spicy chipotle honey roasted peanuts for pecans. Not too spicy but a nice little change up. I will never buy caramel corn again. There is no going back now! I just have to locate the old air popper so I can make a bigger batch!

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    • thebeachhousekitchen@gmail.com

      I’m so glad you liked it Eleanor! Never thought of spicy peanuts! Great idea!

      Reply

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