Homemade Caramel Popcorn

Ingredients: • 8 cups popped popcorn • ½ cup butter • 1 cup brown sugar • ¼ cup corn syrup • ½ teaspoon baking soda • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract • Pinch of salt

Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 250°F and spread popcorn onto a large baking sheet. 2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. 3. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. The mixture will foam up a little. 5. Pour caramel over popcorn and gently toss to coat. 6. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. 7. Let cool completely before breaking into clusters.