Salted Caramel Coconut Popcorn

Enjoy the delicious fusion of toasted coconut, salty popcorn, and sweet caramel with this cant-stop snack. Ideal for any occasion or movie nights.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted
• Sea salt, to taste

Instructions:

Pop the popcorn kernels using your preferred method and set aside in a large bowl

In a medium saucepan, melt the coconut oil over medium heat

Stir in the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt

Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil

Once boiling, let it cook without stirring for 4-5 minutes until it reaches a temperature of 280F 140C on a candy thermometer or until it thickens into a caramel consistency

Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the baking soda until well combined

Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up

Pour the caramel over the popped popcorn and gently toss to coat evenly

Sprinkle the toasted shredded coconut over the caramel-coated popcorn and toss again to distribute

Spread the popcorn mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with sea salt to taste

Allow the popcorn to cool and the caramel to set before breaking it into pieces and serving