Servings: 3 people
Calories: 240kcal
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and light corn syrup. Gently heat over low-medium until the mixture begins to simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract and baking soda.
- Place a large pot with the lid on medium-high heat, add the unpopped popcorn kernels then cover with lid. While shaking gently, keep the pot moving so that all of the kernels are popped evenly in about 5 minutes. Then transfer the popcorn to a large bowl.
- Pour the prepared syrup over the popcorn and mix until every kernel is covered with an even coating. Spread the popcorn out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure it cooks evenly. Let cool before serving.
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Notes
- For an extra crunchy and sweet popcorn, add some chopped nuts to the mix. This will give it a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
- You can also add some dark chocolate chips or dried cranberries for a festive twist.
- Keep in mind that if you're adding nuts or other ingredients, you should bake the popcorn slightly longer than 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal
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