Monday, 16 September 2013

Easy Peasy Toffee Popcorn Recipe


Being a Popcorn addict and a movie lover, it makes sense that I do a recipe post on some home-made Toffee Popcorn. I much prefer sweet popcorn, so you can omit the toffee for this recipe ( no doubt it will be healthier but still tasty ) This is a super simple recipe which will save you money in the long run and a trip to the supermarket. I made this in under 10 minutes and a little goes a long way...so hurry up before the movie starts!


Prep time: 5 minutes       Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients
  • Bag of Popcorn Kernels ( I used East End Popcorn from Waitrose )
  • 2 Tablespoons Sunflower Oil or Nut Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons golden syrup
  • 40g Butter


Instructions
  1. Take a large saucepan and add your oil and heat up. Make sure the oil is hot and add a quarter of a cup of popcorn kernels.  
  2. Coat the kernels with the oil by swirling in the saucepan. You want to evenly cover them with oil so do not add too much popcorn; there should be just enough to cover the bottom of the pan
  3. Place a tight lid over the pan and listen for the popping noises. Turn the heat down. Your kernels should be popping so once they have stopped, set the pan aside.
  4. In a separate pan, add the brown sugar and butter on a high heat for a minute or two. Mix together and then add your golden syrup.
  5. Add the popcorn to a bowl and pour over the sauce. Mix in with a spoon ( do not use your hands ) and coat the popcorn. Leave for a short time if you like it gooey or longer if you like the toffee harder.

Notes
  • Keep shaking the pan once the kernels are in the oil so as to not burn the popcorn and move them around. 
  • Never use your bare hands but always use gloves.
  • Never uncover the lid until you set the pan aside and popping has finished. Either have a clear glass lid to see whats going on or wait until it is safe. 
  • Set in glasses for individual portions at parties or eat from the bowl. 





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