Pecan Pie Caramel Corn
Candy & Snacks

Pecan Pie Caramel Corn

30 min17 servingsSource: The Cafe Sucre Farine

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

30 min

All the flavor of the beloved Southern pecan pie transformed into sweet, buttery caramel corn studded with crunchy glazed pecan halves. Ridiculously easy to make in the microwave.

  • 15 cups popped popcorn
  • 3/4 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  1. 1

    Lay out two 3-foot pieces of parchment paper, overlapping, on your work surface. Pop popcorn, remove unpopped kernels, and transfer to a large brown paper grocery bag.

  2. 2

    Combine butter, both brown sugars, corn syrup, maple syrup, molasses, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes and stir.

  3. 3

    Return to microwave for 1 minute, stir, then microwave another 1 minute. Repeat once more for a total of 3 additional minutes of cooking.

  4. 4

    Stir cinnamon, vanilla, and baking soda into the hot caramel mixture. It will foam up.

  5. 5

    Pour caramel sauce over popcorn in the paper bag, fold bag closed, and shake vigorously to coat. Add pecan halves and shake again.

  6. 6

    Spread the coated popcorn and pecans onto the prepared parchment paper. Sprinkle with sea salt.

  7. 7

    Let cool completely before breaking apart. Store in airtight containers.

Recipe Source

The Cafe Sucre Farine
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