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Caramel Apple Corn|Craving Something Healthy
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Quick Apple Caramel Corn

a healthier, vegan version of caramel corn
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6 about 6 cups
Calories: 406kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup popcorn kernels
  • 1 cup salted cashews optional
  • 1 cup dried apple chopped
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • 4 Tbs coconut oil
  • 3 Tbs organic corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  • Place popcorn kernels in a medium to large sized brown paper bag, and turn under to close. Pop corn in a microwave for 3-4 minutes, or until popping slows or stops.
  • Add chopped apple pieces and nuts to popped corn in the bag.
  • In a mixing bowl, or large measuring cup, mix together brown sugar, butter (or coconut oil), corn syrup, salt, and vanilla. Stir well to combine.
  • Microwave butter sugar mixture for 1-2 minutes until boiling. Stir, and microwave again for 2 more minutes.
  • Immediately add baking soda to caramel and stir well. Caramel will foam.
  • Pour caramel over popcorn, nuts anda apple pieces in the bag, and turn bag over a few times to close. Shake well to distribute. Return the bag to the microwave for 1 more minute. Shake bag vigorously again and return to microwave for another 45-60 seconds.
  • Pour caramel apple corn out onto a baking sheet, break apart any large clumps, and let cool completely to harden.

Notes

Microwaves will vary, so keep a close eye on this as you are cooking. If corn does not crisp up, put it back in the bag and microwave for another 30-45 seconds.
Best eaten the same day.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg