Homemade Caramel Popcorn Recipe

Ingredients

5 cups popcorn, popped

salt, to taste

½ cup unsalted butter

½ cup muscovado sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp baking soda

Season the popcorn with salt and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Set aside.

Place the butter in a medium saucepan and melt it over medium heat.

Add the sugar into the saucepan and stir until thoroughly mixed. Keep stirring and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Let the mixture cook for roughly 5 minutes without stirring. Add the vanilla at the 4-minute mark and stir.

Continue to simmer the mixture for 1 minute and then add the baking soda.

Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn. Use a spatula to gently fold the popcorn with the mixture until all are covered.

Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with aluminum foil and let the popcorn cool. Serve and enjoy!