Directions

1. First, pop 1 1/2 bags of salt and butter free popcorn. Place the pop corn in a big bowl by hand being careful to separate out any un-popped kernels.
2. Next, add the coconut sugar, maple syrup, brown rice syrup, butter, and salt to your KitchenAid® 6Qt Cast Iron Cookware. Cook on medium for about 4-5 minutes until the mixture foams and thickens slightly. Stir often so the caramel doesn’t burn. Add the vanilla carefully as the mixture will splatter slightly.
3. Add the popcorn to the Cast Iron Cookware. Fold the popcorn into the caramel using a spatula. Keep folding and stirring until the popcorn is coated evenly. Turn the burner off.
4. Form the caramel corn into small balls. To make pretty appetizers, cut lollipop sticks in half and stick them into the balls. Tie a ribbon around each stick.