Homemade Caramel Popcorn

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Crunchy, delicious no-bake caramel popcorn made with just a few simple ingredients.

Prep Time20

Cook Time0

Total Time20

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: candy popcorn, easy treat

Servings: people

Add the oil and three popcorn kernels to a medium pot on medium-high heat.
Cover the pan and shake it after 20 seconds to distribute the oil.
When the three kernels pop, remove the pot from the heat, and add the remaining kernels.
Cover the pot and wait 30 seconds. Then place it back on the heat.
Shake the pot a few times to make sure the kernels get an even coat of oil and heat.
Leave the lid slightly ajar to let steam escape from the pot (this will make sure your popcorn is extra crispy).
When the kernels start popping, leave them until there's a three-second pause between pops (then they are done).
Remove the pot from the heat and place the popped corn into a large bowl.
Remove any unpopped kernels.
Sprinkle with sea salt.

To make the caramel, stir together butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
When the caramel mixture starts to simmer, add the vanilla.
Mix, reduce the heat to low, and let the caramel simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Add the baking soda and mix again. It will froth and bubble up.
Drizzle the caramel over the popcorn and stir well to coat.
Arrange the caramel popcorn on a lined baking sheet, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and allow to cool.