This is a really easy version of homemade caramel popcorn that doesn't require corn syrup and tastes delicious. It's perfect for an afternoon snack.
- 10 cups popped corn
- popcorn salt (to taste)
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
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Pop popcorn, salt to taste and set aside.
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Melt 1 cup butter over medium heat.
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Add 1 cup light brown sugar and stir until thoroughly mixed.
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Heat to boil stirring continuously, then continue cooking over medium heat for 5 minutes, without stirring. Halfway through add the vanilla and stir briefly to mix.
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Pull from heat at the end of five minutes, then add the baking soda. Stir until mixed.
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The caramel should look light and fluffy.
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Spread the popcorn out on a non stick baking dish and pour the caramel over the popcorn.
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Then stir and mix to coat the popcorn evenly, breaking up clumps of corn.
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Let cool before serving.