SALTED CARAMEL POPCORN

SALTED CARAMEL POPCORN 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels (about 16 cups popped corn) 1 cup salted butter 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 1/2 - 2 tsp kosher or sea salt, divided Preheat oven to 300° Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside. Pop popcorn kernels using air popper into a large bowl. In a small saucepan melt butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and 1 tsp salt together over medium heat. Bring to boil. Boil for 4 minutes without stirring. Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and stir to coat evenly. Pour popcorn into lined pan, sprinkle remaining salt on top (1/2 tsp - 1 tsp depending on your personal taste preference) and place in oven. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Allow popcorn to cool on a parchment lined counter. NOTES You can add in 2 cups of nuts to the un-coated popcorn if desired! Coat with caramel as states!