Cookin’ in the Kitchen: Honey-Caramel Popcorn

What’s better than buttered popcorn? That’s right, put some honey and caramel on it instead and you’ve sure got a tasty treat there! This great recipe came from Taste.com au and the best thing is its real easy too. Make sure you get mum or dad to help you with the hot stuff.

Makes: 8 cups

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup popping corn
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2/3 cup caster sugar
• 60g butter, chopped

Method:

• Grease a 5cm-deep, 21cm x 30cm (base) baking pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, allowing a 2cm overhang at long ends.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 pieces of corn. Oil is hot enough when corn turns slowly in a circle. Add remaining corn. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Shake saucepan gently when corn starts popping. Remove from heat when corn stops popping. Transfer to a large bowl. Discard any corn which hasn’t popped.
• Place honey, sugar and butter in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 6 to 7 minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil. Boil without stirring for 5 to 6 minutes or until light golden. Working quickly, pour caramel mixture over popcorn. Stir to combine. Spoon into prepared pan. Set aside to cool completely. Break into pieces. Serve.

Note:

Store the honey-caramel popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.