CARAMEL POPCORN (LIGHT)

Caramel Popcorn (Light) image

Provided by Redsie

Time 30m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup butter
1 tablespoon light molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 cups popped popcorn (popped without salt or fat)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 250°.
Coat a large jelly roll pan with cooking spray.
Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and molasses in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring once. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, baking soda, and salt. Place popcorn in a large bowl; pour sugar mixture over popcorn in a steady stream, stirring to coat.
Spread popcorn mixture into prepared pan. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove from oven; stir to break up any large clumps. Cool 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Note: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.7, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 18.1, Sodium 270.5, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 30, Protein 1.4