How to Make Caramel Popcorn in Your Oven!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar flavor.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey provides a natural sweetness.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla flavoring is less expensive but has a similar taste.

Pop 8 cups of popcorn using an air popper, preferably in single batches for best results.

Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).

In a saucepan, melt 2 sticks of butter over medium heat.

Add 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of clear corn syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the melted butter.

Stir the mixture until it comes to a boil, then let it boil for about 5 minutes, aiming to reach a temperature of around 240°F.

Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until combined.

Pour the caramel mixture over the popped popcorn in a large bowl and mix until evenly coated.

Spread the caramel-coated popcorn onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Let the caramel popcorn cool completely before breaking it into pieces.

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