Caramel Popcorn (Corn Syrup Free!)

 Caramel Popcorn Recipe

Ingredients:
 10 Cups Popped Popcorn

 Salt (to taste)

 1 cup Butter

 1 cup Brown Sugar

1 Tablespoon Vanilla 

 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda

Directions:

1. Measure 10 cups of popped popcorn and spread it on parchment paper (or aluminum foil). Sprinkle salt on top. 
2. Heat a medium saucepan on low heat. Melt 1 cup of butter, and make sure you don’t burn or brown the butter. 
3. Add in 1 cup of brown sugar, and keep stirring until it’s melted and the butter and sugar are thoroughly mixed. 
4. Increase meat to medium and bring mixture to a low boil. Set a timer for 4 minutes and let it boil without stirring. 
5. When the timer stops add 1 tablespoon of vanilla to the mixture. Set a timer and stir for a full minute. 
6. As soon as the timer stops., add in the 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and mix. You’re going to get a chemical reaction where it bubbles up and changes the color a bit- you want this! 
7. Pour over the popcorn and use a spatula or spoon to gently mix together. 
8. Top with a little extra salt for that perfect salted caramel flavor.