Palomitas Acarameladas

Name: Palomitas Acarameladas
Yield: makes 10 to 15
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/3 cup popcorn kernels; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup chopped piloncillo or firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

December 14, 2011

Popcorn has been eaten in Mexico since pre-Hispanic times and has remained a favorite snack when combined with the sweet molassy flavor of piloncillo. The butter in the caramel makes the sweetness of the honey and piloncillo come together. This recipe isn’t time consuming but requires close attention because the caramel can burn in seconds if you’re not careful.

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