Salted Caramel Popcorn

By á-49077

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels (about 16 cups popped corn)
• 1 cup salted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1 1/2 - 2 tsp kosher or sea salt, divided
• Nuts optional

Details

Adapted from cookiesandcups.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300°

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.

Pop popcorn kernels using air popper into a large bowl.

In a small saucepan melt butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and 1 tsp salt together over medium heat. Bring to boil. Boil for 4 minutes without stirring.

Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and stir to coat evenly.

Pour popcorn into lined pan, sprinkle remaining salt on top (1/2 tsp - 1 tsp depending on your personal taste preference) and place in oven.

Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

Allow popcorn to cool on a parchment lined counter.