Rosemary Caramel Popcorn

• *2 tablespoons organic coconut oil
• *1/2 cup organic popcorn kernels
• *1/2 stick organic unsalted butter (the original recipe calls for a whole stick)
• *1/2 cup maple syrup
• *1 1/2 tablespoon rosemary leaves
• *3/4 teaspoon flaked sea salt (I used a smoked sea salt; start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more to taste)
• *1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1. 1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
2. 2. Place corn kernels and oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and cover. Once kernels begin to pop, shake pot frequently; when popping slows to about 3 seconds between pops, remove from heat; uncover. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. 3. Cook butter and maple syrup in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the mixture starts to turn amber (225 degrees F., if you have a candy thermometer).
4. 4. Remove from heat. Stir in rosemary, salt and baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Spread out onto baking sheet.
5. 5. Bake about 45 minutes or until dried. Allow to cool and then break up into chunks before serving. This popcorn can be stored in an airtight container for about 3 days.

coconut oil, popcorn kernels, butter, maple syrup, rosemary, salt, baking soda

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/rosemary-caramel-popcorn-50108079 (may not work)