Homemade Caramel Popcorn Recipe | Sweet popcorn

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 popcorn kernels in an air popper or on the stovetop until fully popped.

Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).

In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt over medium heat.

Stir mixture until it comes to a boil, then stop stirring and let it boil for 4-5 minutes.

Remove from heat and quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla extract until combined.

Pour the caramel mixture over the popped popcorn and mix until evenly coated.

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

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Store in an airtight container.

Cooking Techniques

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