Caramel Nut Popcorn

Submitted by Rhiannon and Matt

"A sweet, peanutty popcorn from the back of a pack of popping corn."

 

• Ready In: 13mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup popcorn
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 125 g butter
• 1⁄2 cup peanuts, crushed

directions

1. Cover the bottom of a big saucepan with vegetable oil, heat slowly.(when you place a piece of corn in the oil & it spins, it's ready).
2. Add the popping corn.
3. Cover & shake saucepan regularly until popping sound ceases.
4. Empty popcorn into a large bowl & discard any un-popped kernels.
5. In a small saucepan, stir honey, sugar & butter over a low flame until the sugar has dissolved. Then boil uncovered for 5 minutes.
6. remove from heat, mix peanuts through & pour over popcorn then mix to coat.
7. Spread over a large, greased tray to cool.
8. Break into approx 15 large round chunks.
9. Store in airtight container.