EASY Caramel Popcorn - won't stick to your teeth! | The Recipe Rebel

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 250 degrees F.

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place popcorn on the pan.

In a large pan or pot, melt brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup over medium heat and bring to a boil.

Boil for 2 minutes and then stir in the baking soda. Whisk constantly until the bubbles die down, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.

Pour over popcorn on baking sheet, stirring until most of the popcorn is coated.

Bake at 250 degrees F for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before breaking into chunks.

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