Caramel Puff Corn

I just wanted to say that this is just terrific! I have had this many times, but have never made it. In response to The NovakFamilys review, some of us really like "Homemade" better than pre-made, store bought. I did vary from the recipe a little, I love Caramel Corn with Peanuts, so I added Peanuts to this and it just made it so much better!!! Like many others stated, just like Caramel corn with out the old maids or hulls! Thank you very much for the great recipe!!

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We LOVE this ! It just couldn't get any better. One little secret? Cook the sugar/butter mixture to about 310 - 320 degrees. ((hard crack stage). If you don't boil it at least to that temp, the caramel never "sets" and the caramel corn is chewy and spongy, not crisp and hard.

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My family loves this. I've made it for slumber parties, super bowl parties, and New Year's Eve. It always goes fast. I spray my roaster pan first. Don't know if I need to but it works for me. Thanks for a great recipe.

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I can't believe I forgot to rate this recipe! I've been making it for 2 years now and everytime I have to hand out the recipe! This is so easy and addictive. I line my roaster with release foil because I worry about it sticking. Thank you so much for such a crowd pleaser!!!

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This was much easier and way better than traditional caramel corn I did boil it to hard crack stage to get a better set and used stoneware roasters, they don't burn on the bottom. In the Midwest, the puffed corn is called O-Ke-Doke. People have been doing this type of recipe at holidays for years, but the recipe was always on the back of the bag so no one wrote it down. Thanks for sharing!

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Warning: you need to make a double batch of this because it doesn't last long in my house. We take a handful everytime we walk by. Very addicting. Love it!

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This is awesome! A coworker brought a huge batch to the office as her birthday treat, and most of us just had to get the recipe! I've been making this for parties for years and everybody loves it!

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Super easy and makes a ton. Easily covered all of the puffcorn (I used Old Dutch.) Thanks!

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I cooked the sugar/butter mixture to hard crack stage and when I poured it over the puff corn, it was a gooey carmel and was really hard to distribute. I'm actually separating it by hand to try and get the dry pieces coated. I need to double the recipe for the coating.

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I used imitation maple syrup instead of Karo because that's what I had and it turned out pretty good. Tastes like you're eating waffles! Mmmmm!

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Pretty Darn Good- I have made a similar recipe before with less caramel but this one had plenty to cover every last piece. We also made a batch using bugles and walnuts instead of puffed corn. very yummy!!!

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Made for a holiday school treat for my Grandaughter. Followed the recipe to a T and it is delicious. She is lucky there is any left to share with her class. I could have eaten it all! Thanks so much for posting!

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A co-worker brought this to work today. We couldn't stop eating it!!! I'm got the ingredients to make it this weekend. Yum! Thanks for posting the recipe.

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This is highly addictive! I was looking for a good caramel corn recipe for a Thanksgiving munchie and ran across your recipe. This is so easy and soooo good! I made a test batch now and could not stop eating before I put it in the oven. I lined a jelly roll pan with parchment and also cooked caramel a little longer than the recipe. I used Chester (Cheeto) brand butter flavor puffcorn. Would also be great with pecans or peanuts added! Wonderful!

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Someone brought this to a 4th of July party and we loved it so I hunted for the recipe here. I've made this several times and cook the butter/sugar longer, until about 250-60 on a candy thermometer. Today I used two bags of puffed corn and 1 1/2 times the recipe for the sugar mixture and it came out great. Not quite as decadent but still delicious!

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Delicious and easy. My kind of recipe. This is a keeper.

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What a treat--had this at an elderly friend's home. Had to find a recipe and this was it!! I make this at least once a month now. Thank you

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This is good, but it tastes exactly like the caramel flavored puff corn. Since that is the case, I can save myself money,time and dishes by just buying it. Perhaps others dont have the two varieties?

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I love this recipe!! It's super easy and a sure crowd-pleaser. It melts in your mouth. I love that there are no yucky kernels so kids of all ages can have it. I just made a batch to include in my Christmas gift assortment. I know the recipients will love it as much as we do. Thanks for an awesome recipe.

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I made this for one of my residents a couple of weeks ago and, with the exception of the baggy-ful I took to my resident, my husband (who doesn't "care much for carmel corn") ate a bunch then took the rest to work to share with co-workers. I am now making more--this time I'm doubling the recipe. I used butter flavored puff corn and it was awesome!!! Thanx for a keeper!!!

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