Have you ever made caramel corn at home? Even though it’s a staple of carnivals and festivals, once you learn how to make your own you may never buy it again! What’s beautiful about this recipe for caramel corn is that it is completely free of dairy and gluten. I also love the addition of maple syrup, as a low-glycemic index sweetener. The coconut oil also adds just a slight hint of sweetness, but it’s not overpowering. Plus, it only takes about 10 minutes from start to finish, making this an easy snack to have on hand.
Dairy & Gluten Free Caramel Corn Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 bag plain organic (preferably) microwave popcorn, or 6 cups homemade popcorn made with coconut oil
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
1. Pop the popcorn according to package instructions.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla.
3. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer on low, stirring constantly, for no more than 4 minutes. If you get a slight burning smell, take it off the heat immediately.
4. Pour the popcorn into a large bowl, then drizzle on the caramel sauce. Mix together carefully.
5. Spread the caramel popcorn mixture out onto a baking sheet. Try to keep it in a single layer so it doesn’t stick together too much. Give it a pinch of the sea salt. Let cool.
6. Store in an airtight container, up to 3 days.
This sounds amazing and thank you for sharing your recipe with us.
I am looking forward to making this for a great fall time recipe. It is delicious.
Caramel corn is so good. This will be a nice treat for movie night at home. My family will enjoy it. I will be making this soon. I like that I can make it ahead of time .
This looks yummy! I will have to try this for my grandchildren. Thanks!
I so want to make this! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve been trying to get my family away from microwave popcorn, because of both the carcinogenic effects of the lining when microwaved, and also some oils in some microwave popcorn. They do like popcorn because it’s healthy, but I’d love to show them that REAL popcorn is pretty effortless and worthwhile.
I’m craving something sweet!! I have all the ingredients, so I guess I’m off to pop some corn haha….perfect timing to find this recipe, thanks for sharing!
I want to try this! Ooooo! Caramel!
I love Caramel corn I printed this recipe for this one so I can make it next time we pop a big batch of popcorn , thanks for sharing the recipe ,
Caramel corn is one of my favorites! Thank you for sharing the recipe so now I can enjoy it at home
I love caramel corn so much. This sounds like a yummy recipe, thanks so much for it. I cant wait to make of it for the family.
Mmm this Caramel corn sounds delicious! I love caramel corn from the fair, or those awesome Christmas tins but have never tried to make it before! Sounds easy! I will be trying this very soon for sure. Thank you so much!
I love caramel corn. I’d probably make some and eat it all the same day.
Looks awesome and fairly easy to make! considering some things I’ve seen, you go and try and your like..noppppeeee! ButI love salty & sweet things!
This is such a nice snack!! Sweet and salty snack!! MMMhmmm!! 😀
Oh, my!! That sounds so good…Now I want this!
I love caramel corn, only bought mine but this sounds easy enough to do. My problem is I can’t quit eating it, just too good