Salted Peanut Popcorn Honeycomb Shards

Name: Salted Peanut Popcorn Honeycomb Shards
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 15 g lightly salted popcorn, we used Propercorn; 50 g roasted salted peanuts; 125 g caster sugar; 3 tbsp. golden syrup; 1 1/2 tsp. bicarbonate of soda, see GH TIP

Sweet, salty and crunchy all in one bite, this speedy confectionery is dangerously moreish.

By The GH Kitchen TeamPublished: 19 February 2024

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This sweet treat is perfect for a pick-me up before the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve!

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Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

179

Ingredients

15 g lightly salted popcorn, we used Propercorn
50 g roasted salted peanuts
125 g caster sugar
3 Tbsp. golden syrup
1 1/2 tsp. bicarbonate of soda, see GH TIP

Directions

1. Step 1Line 20.5cm square, shallow tin or small roasting tin with baking parchment and sprinkle in the popcorn, followed by the peanuts.
2. Step 2In a medium pan, gently heat the sugar, golden syrup and 1tbsp water, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is bubbling.
3. Step 3Increase heat to medium-high and bubble vigorously, swirling the pan occasionally, until a deep, rich amber colour (or 148°C on a digital or sugar thermometer). Remove pan from heat, add the bicarbonate of soda and quickly whisk in (be careful, it will froth up vigorously). Don’t over-whisk or you’ll knock out the air bubbles.
4. Step 4Pour into the tin and leave to cool and harden, about 1hr. Break or slice into 24 pieces and serve.

GET AHEAD:

Make up to 2 days ahead; cool and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

GH TIP:

Measure the bicarbonate of soda into a small cup or dish before you start. This makes it easier to evenly sprinkle it into the hot sugar mixture.

Per piece:

Calories: 179
Protein: 3g
Total fat: 5g
Saturates: 1g
Carbs: 30g
Total sugars: 29g
Fibre: 1g

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