Healthier caramel corn

==Ingredients==
* 3/4 cup maple syrup
* 3 tbsp butter (see note)
* 2 tbsp sucanat (opt., see note)
* 1/4 tsp salt
* 1/4 tsp baking soda
* 1/4 tsp vanilla
* 1/2 cup nuts (opt., adds fat)
* 8 cup (to 12) popped popcorn (see -note)
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 300 degrees. 
# Combine syrup, butter, sucanat and salt in saucepan until butter is melted. Boil without stirring 3 minutes. 
# Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla (add nuts if using). #Pour over popcorn. Mix well. 
# Place on 2 large cook sheets. Bake for 15 minut4es. 
# Cool. Break into pieces. Freezes well. 
Notes: 
* butter is easier to digest than margarine. Can be reduced to 1 tablespoon. 
* sucanat is a natural sweetener found in health food stores. Can be omitted. 
* to save time, purchase a 16-ounce bag of pre-popped plain popcorn.
Category:Healthy Snacks
Category:Maple syrup Recipes
Category:Popcorn Recipes
Category:Snack Recipes