Chilli and Caramel Popcorn Balls

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Chilli and Caramel Popcorn Balls
A lovely mix of spicy and sweet, this popcorn is delicious on its own or as an interesting side at your next Mexican feast.

To make Chilli and Caramel Popcorn Balls mix caramel, popcorn and chilli flakes together. While the caramel is still warm, shape mixture into golf-ball-sized balls. These are best eaten on the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container for a short time.

Chilli and Caramel Popcorn Balls Recipe

Makes about 16

Method:

125g butter

½ cup sugar

2 tbsp honey

4 cups lightly salted popcorn

1 tbsp chilli flakes

Method:

Place butter, sugar and honey in a small saucepan. Heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil without stirring until a golden caramel colour develops.

Remove caramel from heat and quickly mix in popcorn chilli flakes. While caramel is still warm, shape mixture into golf-ball-sized balls.

These are best eaten on the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container for a short time.

 

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