How to make Caramel Popcorn - Easy Cooking!

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.

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

In a pot, combine brown sugar and light corn syrup.

Add unsalted butter to the pot and stir until melted.

Let the mixture come to a boil and boil for 4 minutes without stirring.

Turn off the heat and add baking soda, stirring until combined (it will foam up).

Add vanilla extract and stir again.

Pour the caramel mixture over popcorn in a large roasting pan and stir to coat.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then stir.

Return to the oven for 10 more minutes, stirring again, and repeat one or two more times until the caramel is almost crispy.

Turn out onto a silpat or plates to cool.

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