Honey Roasted Caramel Corn is an updated honey twist on a simple, old fashioned treat. Everyone loves caramel corn, and this recipe starts with just kernels and ends with honey roasted caramel goodness.
When it comes to caramel corn, we’ve set the bar high. Sticking to your teeth? Who needs that?! We want caramel goodness that melts in your mouth. Most caramel corn recipes nowadays seem to thrive on corn syrup. Yuck. In this recipe, We take it back to the good ‘ole days. It is all about the honey. Toss in some honey-roasted peanuts, cook it low and slow for an hour, and you have Honey Roasted Caramel Corn goodness.
This recipe is based on Amish Caramel Corn. We’ve given it a honey roasted twist, but kept it classic and simple. It’s everything an Amish recipe should be, which really is just about simplicity and whole ingredients.
Can I use olive oil to pop the kernels?
When it comes to the cooking oil, you can use whichever you have on hand or whichever you prefer. Canola oil and vegetable oil seem to be the most common, though olive oil will also work.
Can I air-pop the kernels instead of cooking on the stove?
Definitely. Air popping will eliminate the 3 tablespoons cooking oil in the recipe.Â
Can I use store-bought caramel?
What makes this recipe so good is the made-from-scratch caramel. If you need to use store-bought, a good rule to follow is to avoid anything that comes in a squeeze tube, and that it must contain sugar for this recipe to turn out well.Â
Storage Instructions:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 weeks.
If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other party favorite dessert recipes:
- Salted Caramel Shortbread Bars
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Shots
- Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
- Easy Classic Crème Brûlée
Rachel! Thank you so much for this yummy recipe! I didn’t have any peanuts, but it didn’t matter, the popcorn was fantastic! I am making more tomorrow, this time I am hiding it!
Not a big fan of honey. But I didn’t want to use Karo syrup. Made it with all honey and didn’t really care much for it. Good but looking for better. I tried it with part honey and part pure maple syrup. Turned out phenomenal! I made some for family and they loved it! I make it for watching sports, movies and our bookclub. My favorite recipe with just a small change 😋
I have a little problem with this recipe, maybe someone can give me tips.
After each 15 minutes in the oven when I stir this I can’t keep myself from eating a bite, or two. Hopefully there’s enough left…should I have doubled the recipe?! 🤣🤣
Best ever!
Loved the popcorn..left out peanuts not a fan but the taste is great. Couldn’t stop eating it!
If you can read or have someone read out the recipe you will love it! Very easy to make.
Thank you
I tried allot of didn’t recipes since I’ve been in lockdown but this one is my favorite!
This was seriously so delicious! I could have eaten the whole bowl myself. 🙂 I’ve had a lot of problems with traditional caramel corn recipes, but this one turned out perfectly.
Just made this….simply delish! Merry Christmas from Texas.