Monday, October 14, 2013

Healthy Version Homemade Crunchy Caramel Popcorn


Every year around Halloween my mom made caramel popcorn when I was growing up.  I love this stuff!  I made it myself the first few years my husband and I were married, but since our kids came along there already seems to be so many sweets during the holiday season to add one more thing.  Last year though I broke down and made some.  My daughter informed me that she would not like it but after convincing her to take one bite she was hooked and we sat there together and ate half the bag between the two of us.  Oops! 

There are two kinds of people--those that like their caramel popcorn soft and sticky and those that like it crunchy. I like mine crunchy. I love that this recipe uses no refined sweeteners and I also love that it tastes just like the stuff I ate growing up.

Be careful though.  This stuff is seriously addictive.






Crunchy Caramel Popcorn
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3/4 cup popcorn kernels, popped
1/2 cup butter (preferably grass fed)
1 cup sucanat
1/4 cup honey

1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Melt the butter, sucanat, and honey in a small pot.  Bring to a boil and simmer for five minutes, stirring regularly.  Meanwhile, place the popcorn in a large bowl with plenty of room to stir (you may need to use two bowls).  Once the mixture has simmered for the allotted time add baking soda and vanilla.  Mixture will become foamy.  Remove from heat and pour over popcorn.  Stir until well coated.  Place popcorn onto two jelly roll pans in a single layer.  Place in preheated oven for 40-50 minutes.  Caramel will harden completely once cool.  Remove from pan and place in air tight container.  Enjoy!



-Amy


8 comments:

  1. This popcorn looks amazing! Popcorn is one of my nightly treats so I'll have to try this! I'm stopping by from Wednesday Extravaganza (link up #44 and 45) Have a great night!

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  2. I can't believe you've created a healthy version of caramel corn! I've never had it because of all the sugar, but I can't wait to try this recipe out. I'd be thrilled if you'd come on over to Pink Recipe Box and link up at Creative Wednesdays: http://pinkrecipebox.com/creative-wednesdays-with-pink-recipe-box-15

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  3. Healthy? I'm in! Thanks for sharing this!

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  4. Amy, this sounds amazing! I love your healthier version, too. Caramel corn is my weakness :)

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  5. This is much healthier than my version! I'll give it a try this weekend.

    Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life
    www.abrightandbeautifullife.com

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  6. I've never heard of sucanat, but I think I'll give it a try!

    Joey
    Little Accidents in the Kitchen
    littleaccidentsinthekitchen.blogspot.com

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  7. I love caramel corn! This is the first healthy version I've seen!

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  8. A great recipe I can't wait to try out. I love caramel popcorn!

    I have my own brand of Caramel Popcorn I learned from my grandmother. While different from your own, I think recipe is pretty good. I'm new to the Food Blog scene and would love some feedback from a pro like you. Check out my recipe if have time.

    http://persnicketypanhandler.blogspot.com/2013/11/caramel-popcorn.html

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