Recipe & food styling Ali Irvine

Serving size: Serves 10 or more
Cuisine type: Modern Australian
Cooking time: Less than 15 minutes
Course: Dessert

Real Living Easter recipe for Salty Caramel Popcorn

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp vegetable oil
2/3 cup popcorn kernels
2/3 cup caster sugar
50g butter
2 tbsp golden syrup
Salt

Equipment
Large saucepan with lid
2 baking trays
Baking paper
Small saucepan
Large kitchen spoon
12 teacups & saucers

METHOD

Make popcorn Heat vegetable oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add popcorn kernels and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Once you hear corn popping, shake saucepan occasionally to ensure all kernels pop. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 min before removing lid.

Make caramel Meanwhile, line baking trays with baking paper. Place sugar, butter and golden syrup in saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to boil, swirling pan occasionally to combine ingredients. Allow to bubble for 4 to 5 mins, until darkened in colour but not burnt.

Drizzle caramel over popcorn, working quickly, and stir well to coat each piece. Season with salt to taste. Spread out on lined baking trays and allow caramel to set.

Serve Break popcorn into pieces and enjoy!