Homemade Caramel Popcorn Recipe - Laura Vitale - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 823

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 plain popcorn in a pan using about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and 3 tablespoons of popcorn kernels until fully popped.

Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C).

In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, salt, unsalted butter, and light corn syrup over medium heat and cook until bubbling, about 5 minutes.

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

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

Transfer the caramel popcorn onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spreading it out into a thin layer.

Bake in the preheated oven at 200°F for about 1 hour, stirring every 15-20 minutes.

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

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