Often asked: How To Make Caramel Sauce For Popcorn?

Why is my caramel popcorn soggy?

How Do I Get My Popcorn Crunchy and Not Soggy? The longer you cook the syrup (the mixture of sugar and water the forms the base of the caramel sauce), the crunchier your popcorn will be. For very crunchy popcorn (my favorite!), stop cooking when you see the first wisps of smoke coming from the sugar mixture.

How do you keep caramel popcorn from getting soggy?

The second trick is baking the popcorn in a very low oven and stirring it a few times. This lets the caramel sauce melt and thin so that it coats every piece of popcorn when you stir it. Baking also crisps up the Caramel Popcorn so that it’s not sticky and stays fresh longer.

How do I make caramel popcorn again?

The easiest way to refresh leftover popcorn is to toss it in the oven to warm it up and re-crisp it. Simply spread it out in an even layer on a baking sheet and place it in a 250°F oven for about five minutes, until it’s warmed through.

Does Woolworths sell caramel popcorn?

Kettle Salted Caramel Popcorn 110G | Woolworths.

What can I use instead of corn syrup?

Here’s some of the best substitutions for corn syrup:

• Agave Nectar. “If I had to make a substitution, I would probably try agave first.
• Brown Rice Syrup. A one-to-one substitution, brown rice syrup is made by breaking down rice starches into simple sugars then boiling them into a syrup.
• Honey.
• Golden Syrup.
• Cane Syrup.

How do you make caramel not sticky?

Pouring caramel into an ungreased pan Make life easier by lining your pan with parchment paper and coating it with a layer of baking spray to keep the candy from sticking.

What does baking soda do in caramel?

The purpose of baking soda in the caramel is to react with the acid (the brown sugar and corn syrup), which creates tiny carbon dioxide air bubbles. Hence, the foaming you see in the photo above. Once the caramel has cooled on your popcorn, the air bubbles inside the caramel create a softer texture.

Can caramel popcorn make you gain weight?

However, added butter, sugar, and salt can make popcorn an unhealthful snack. Eating foods high in sugars and fats can lead to weight gain.

How do you make popcorn stay crunchy?

By putting popcorn in the freezer, it stays good for days at a time, even weeks. Yes, that’s right, keep your popped corn in the freezer. Popcorn never freezes and never turns stale when stored this way. Just put the popcorn into a sealed bag and stick it right in the freezer.

How do you harden caramel?

Cool 20 to 30 minutes then scatter the salt over the caramel. Then, let the caramel cool 3 1/2 hours. Unmold the caramel. If the caramel is too soft to work with, place into the refrigerator 30 to 45 minutes to firm up.

Can popcorn be refreshed?

Resist the urge to toss out that bag of stale popcorn. If you’re looking to breathe new life into the snack, spread it on a baking sheet and heat in the oven at 250°F for about five minutes. It should be as good as new!

What is the healthiest oil to make popcorn with?

Walnut, avocado or extra virgin olive oils are best when making popcorn on the stovetop. Canola oil is the next best option. Flaxseed and wheat germ oil shouldn’t be heated, so they don’t really work for popping popcorn.

Why does my fresh popcorn taste stale?

Popcorn sitting out in the open too long Freshly popped popcorn can absorbs humidity from the air, which means it can lose its crispness and it can become chewy. Sounds weird, but it is true.