Step 1

Put oil in large pan (or stirring style popper) with 3-4 kernels. Cover with a lid.

Step 2

Shake the pan back and forth a few times (or stir the popcorn with the popper's crank handle) to combine.

Step 3

When the first kernel pops, put the rest of the ingredients (sweetener and salt and the remainder of the popcorn) in the pan / popper.

Step 4

Shake the pan (or turn the crank handle) continuously until the popping stops.

Step 5

Put the popcorn in large (non plastic) bowl and let cool.

Step 6

In the unlikely event that there is leftover kettle corn, store in an airtight container.