CARAMEL POPCORN
Irresistible, wickedly good caramel popcorn.
1 cup corn cornels
2 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
Melt the butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan on medium heat. Place the kernels and the salt in the pan,cover the lid. Once the popping starts, gently shake the pan. Once the popping just stops, turn the heat off and remove the popcorn in a large bowl. Set aside.
syrup
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes (optional)
In a deep sauce pan combine brown sugar ,butter, maple syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture boil for about 5 minutes or until ember color, without stirring. Turn the heat off and add baking soda to the mixture. ( be carefull not to over cook the mixture) Drizzle the mixture over popcorn and mix the popcorn using two large greased spatulas, until well coated. Spread popcorn on greased baking tray and bake for about 40 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from the oven sprinkle pepper flakes and let cool completely. Once cooled, break apart. Enjoy!
Place the popcorn in a large bowl and set aside in a large bowl. Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and mix with 2 large spatulas until well coated. Spread the popcorn on the baking tray and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the oven, let it cool and enjoy.