Homemade Fresh Caramel Popcorn

Servings = 3 | Serving size =about 5 cups

This recipe is best fresh but the popcorn is pretty good the next day. Put in plastic zipper bags after it cools.

1	package Smart Balance low fat & low salt microwave popcorn
1/4 cup	Smuckers Caramel or Chocolate Ice Cream Topping

Pop the popcorn using the directions on the package. I have found that 2 minutes and 30 seconds on high works well.

While the popcorn is popping place the ice cream topping in a very large glass mixing bowl. The popcorn will make about 15 cups, so the bowl needs to be at least 4 quarts.

After the popcorn is popped, remove it and open the bag to let the steam escape. Place the bowl with the ice cream topping in the microwave and heat for 5 - 6 ten second intervals. Don’t let the syrup become too hot or too thin. It should be warm but not to hot to the touch and still take a little time to flow when the bowl is tilted.

Remove the bowl from the microwave and add the popcorn. Using a rubber spatula scrape down the side of the bowl turning the popcorn over as you go. It will take about 5 - 10 minutes of carefully scraping and turning to coat all of the popcorn.

Serve or wait for about 15 minutes before placing in ziplock bags.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: about 5 cups | Servings 3

Calories 189 | Calories from Fat 24

Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)

Total Fat 3g (4%) | Saturated Fat 0g (2%)

Monounsaturated Fat 4g | Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0 mg (0 %) | Sodium 233 mg (10 %)

Total Carbohydrates 39g (13%) | Sugars 20g

Dietary Fiber 4g (17%) | Protein 4g

Vitamin A 1% | Vitamin C 0 % | Calcium 2% | Iron 4%

Vitamin K 4 mcg  | Potassium  90 mg | Magnesium  44 mg