This delicious, salty-sweet popcorn is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
For the popcorn:
- ½ cup (125 mL) popcorn kernels
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
For the popcorn topping:
- ¼ cup (60 mL) butter
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) honey
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) water
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) salt
Preparation
For the popcorn:
Note: This recipe uses the microwave pro pop popper, but please feel free to use your preferred popcorn maker.
- Place canola oil and popcorn kernels into the base of the popper. Mix until all of the kernels are coated in oil.
- Place the lid on the bowl, then microwave for approximately three minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on the microwave; cooking is complete when the rate of popping slows down to one to two seconds between popping. Don’t overcook or the popcorn will burn!
- Using oven mitts, carefully take the popper out of the microwave; the bowl will be hot!
- Put the popcorn in a large bowl and set aside.
Yield: Approximately 12 cups of popped popcorn.
For the popcorn topping:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the honey, water, and salt.Stir and continue to cook over low heat until ingredients are well incorporated.
- Bring the mixture to a boil for one minute, then remove from heat. Working quickly, pour mixture over the popcorn and toss with a large spoon to coat.
- Transfer the coated popcorn to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread evenly.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring the popcorn after 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow popcorn to cool before serving.
- Transfer small handfuls to popcorn bags and enjoy!