Caramel Apple Popcorn Recipe

Ingredients

• 10 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup kernels, unpopped)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 medium apple, diced small (choose a tart variety like Granny Smith)
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional for extra gooeyness)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional for added warmth)