Apple-Infused Caramel Corn

Ingredients

• •2 braeburn apples
• •½ cup brown sugar
• •1 teaspoon cinnamon
• •1 cup popping corn kernels
• •¼ cup granulated sugar
• •3 teaspoons vegetable oil
• •½ teaspoon salt
• •4 tablespoons butter
• •½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1Melt butter in heavy saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. 2Add both sugars.
3. 3Stir constantly until the sugar begins to dissolve.
4. 4Lower the heat.
5. 5Stir occasionally until the mixture is completely liquid and starts to turn a light brown.
6. 6Add the salt, cinnamon, and vanilla.
7. 7Stir to combine.
8. 8Place the apple slices in the caramel mixture, cooking until soft.
9. 9Remove the apples and eat them while you prepare the popcorn.
10. 10In a large pot with a lid, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Test the temperature by throwing in one kernel--if it pops, the oil is hot enough for the rest of the kernels.
11. 11Add the kernels and shake once to coat with oil, then cover the pot with the lid.
12. 12Once the popping has slowed, turn off the heat and set the pot aside.
13. 13Pour the reserved caramel into the pot with the popcorn.
14. 14Cover with a lid.
15. 15Shake to coat. Enjoy!