Vegan Caramel Popcorn
Get ready for addictive vegan caramel popcorn that’s crispy, 'buttery', sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth good—perfect for movie nights, snacking, & gifting!
Servings: 2 - 3
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ⅓ cup popping corn
- ½ cup vegan butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the coconut oil.
- Add the popping corn and stir to coat. Cover with a lid, and once the kernels begin popping, shake the pot occasionally to prevent burning.
- When the popping slows to a few seconds between pops, remove from heat and immediately transfer the popcorn to a large bowl.
- In the same pot, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir constantly until a thick caramel sauce forms—this should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, pour the popcorn back into the pot with the caramel sauce, and stir well to coat evenly.
- Spread the caramel-coated popcorn onto a baking sheet and let it cool for 5–10 minutes, or until the coating hardens.
- Once cooled, transfer to bowls and serve.
Notes
- Use a large enough pot: The kernels need space to pop!
- To avoid burned popcorn: Shake the pan occasionally and stop cooking when there is a 2-3 second silence between pops.
- Work quickly: Stir the caramel-coated corn thoroughly as soon as you add the corn to the caramel to coat it evenly, as it will set quickly.
- Let it set: Ensure it’s fully cooled and set before enjoying (to avoid burning your tongue) or storing (to avoid sogginess and achieve crispiness).