Snacks

Crunchy Arequipe Popcorn

Sweet-salty caramel milk popcorn baked just long enough to turn crisp.

◷ 25 minServes 8 cupsEasy

Ingredients

  • 8 cups plain popped popcorn
  • 120 g arequipe
  • 45 g butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp flaky salt

Method

  1. Heat oven to 150°C / 300°F and line a large tray.
  2. Warm arequipe, butter and brown sugar until bubbling and smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda.
  4. Pour over popcorn and toss quickly. Spread on the tray.
  5. Bake 12–15 minutes, stirring once. Cool completely and finish with flaky salt.
Arequipe noteRemove unpopped kernels before coating so nobody bites into a surprise.