Best Caramel Popcorn Recipe From Start to Finish

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.

Heat a large pot on high heat and add oil to cover the bottom of the pot.

Add popcorn kernels and salt, then cover the pot and shake it to distribute the kernels.

Once popping starts, reduce the heat slightly and continue shaking the pot until popping slows down.

Set the popped popcorn aside.

In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of sugar, 1 cup of salted butter, and 1/2 cup of glucose syrup over medium heat.

Stir the mixture until fully combined and it begins to simmer.

Stop stirring and let it boil for exactly 4 minutes to allow caramelization.

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

Divide the popcorn into smaller containers for easier mixing.

Pour the hot caramel over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.

Preheat the oven to 120°C (250°F).

Spread the caramel-coated popcorn onto a baking dish and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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