I love caramel popcorn, all that ooey gooey goodness (not the dried out chip-your-teeth kind). Sometimes, when I just need a little treat (like when I am critiquing the Super Bowl commercials or the half time show) this is the recipe I turn to. It whips up in less than 20 minutes (including the time to make the popcorn). It is fantastic and tastes just like I used butter and granulated sugar (which, of course, I didn’t).
naturally sweetened caramel popcorn
- 12 cups popped popcorn (from about 1/2 cup kernels) Click here to see how to microwave your own popcorn
- 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil, or other flavorless oil
- 1/2 cup Brown Rice Syrup
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt (or table salt)
Heat oil, brown rice syrup, maple syrup, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and pour over popped popcorn. Stir together until mixed throughly. Let still for 5 minutes. Form into popcorn balls or serve in a large bowl. If you wish to make popcorn balls, moisten hands slightly. Form a tight ball with a handful of popcorn. Some pressure is needed for balls to stay together. Makes about 12 popcorn balls. Store in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
WARNING: This stuff is incredibly addicting and delicious. You may not have enough control to stop yourself or anyone in the vicinity from eating it by the handful!
