Salted Caramel Popcorn

Popcorn covered with caramel just screams Christmas to me. When I was a kid, I LOVED the caramel corn that you could buy in those giant tin containers. They are pretty much everywhere, and they call my name every time I see them.

Salted Caramel Popcorn

Because most of those flavored popcorns can be dangerous for a person with a gluten allergy, I don’t partake in those anymore. So I decided to make my own to enjoy during the holiday season. Dare I say, the homemade version is way better! Gasp!

Salted Caramel Popcorn

Salted Caramel Popcorn

I always thought that making homemade caramel corn would be complicated, but is actually SO easy! I used my dairy-free salted caramel sauce, popped some corn kernels, covered the popcorn in caramel-y goodness, and voila! You have yourself some homemade, healthier, refined-sugar free caramel popcorn!

Hallelujah, the angels are singing.

Salted Caramel Popcorn

I can’t believe how much better homemade popcorn tastes than store-bought! It just tastes fresher and feels lighter, and not to mention healthier. No weird processed butter substance here.

Salted Caramel Popcorn

Salted Caramel Popcorn

This homemade salted caramel popcorn will definitely impress your friends this holiday season, and will make an adorable and tasty homemade Christmas gift. I mean, who doesn’t like food related gifts? Only weird people.

 

Salted Caramel Popcorn

Yield: Makes about 12 cups - Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unpopped corn kernels
  • Salted Caramel Sauce
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Stir occasionally, and let it come to a light boil.
  2. Let it simmer until it turns into a thick glaze consistency, this will take about 5 minutes. Add in the vanilla, salt and milk. Whisk to combine, making sure there are no lumps. Turn the heat to low and let it simmer for another 3-5 minutes. Watch it to make sure it doesn't boil over.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. To make the popcorn, put 1/2 cup corn kernels into a brown paper bag, fold over the top a couple times, and put it in the microwave for 3 minutes. This should pop most of the kernels, but check it at 2 1/2 minutes to make sure the popcorn is not burning. You could also use the stovetop method if you don't want to do it in the microwave.
  5. When the popcorn is popped, transfer it to a large bowl and pour the caramel sauce all over the popcorn. Use a spoon to toss the popcorn so that all of it is coated in the sauce.
  6. Serve and enjoy!
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