Honey Corn

8 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • Three 16-ounce bags microwave buttered popcorn, or 1 cup loose popcorn kernels, popped (about 20 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups salted roasted peanuts
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup honey with the honeycomb, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Special Equipment: candy thermometer

Directions

  1. 1
    Place the popcorn and peanuts in an extra-large bowl or on 2 silicone-lined baking sheets and set aside.
  2. 2
    Combine the sugar, butter, cream and honey in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. 4
    Reduce the heat slightly, clip on a candy thermometer, and keep at a low boil until it reaches the softball stage, about 234 degrees F. Remove the pot from the heat and add the baking soda while stirring.
  5. 5
    Pour the sugar mixture over the popcorn and mix well.
  6. 6
    Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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