Name: Caramel Instant Pot Popcorn
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Whole kernel popping corn; 4 tablespoons Coconut oil; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 0.5 cup Milk; 0.5 cup Sugar

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Caramel Instant Pot Popcorn

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Instructions

Adjust the instant pot to the sauté setting and add the coconut oil.

After the oil has liquefied, mix in the kernels and stir until they are covered in the oil.

Stir the kernels until they begin to pop, then cover with a lid and continue popping until the sound ceases.

After turning off the instant pot, take out the popcorn and separate the unpopped kernels by sifting. Keep the popcorn aside.

Place sugar and 3 teaspoons of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Refrain from stirring and let the sugar dissolve.

After the sugar turns light brown, melt the butter and stir in the milk gradually. Cook for 5 minutes before removing from heat. Allow the caramel to cool until it thickens.

After the caramel has thickened, cover the popcorn with half of it and mix until the popcorn is completely coated. Refrigerate the popcorn for an hour.

Coat the popcorn with the leftover caramel and put it back in the refrigerator until it's time to serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Oil Coating is Critical 🛢️
Coat all popcorn kernels evenly with coconut oil before pressure cooking to ensure maximum popping efficiency and prevent unpopped kernels from burning.
Caramel Temperature Precision 🌡️
Cook the caramel sauce to exactly 240°F (soft ball stage) before adding butter and milk to achieve the perfect chewy coating that won't become hard or brittle.
Quick Tossing Technique 🥄
Toss the hot popcorn with caramel sauce immediately while still warm in a large bowl, working quickly to coat evenly before the caramel begins to set.
Prevent Moisture Loss ✨
Spread coated popcorn on parchment paper immediately after tossing and allow it to cool completely before storing in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness.
Salt Enhancement Strategy 🧂
Sprinkle finishing salt on the caramel popcorn while still slightly warm to balance sweetness and enhance flavor complexity without overwhelming the delicate caramel notes.