Festive Macadamia Popcorn

Festive Macadamia Popcorn

Ingredients

1/2 cup corn kernels, popped
2 cups unsalted macadamias, roasted, roughly chopped
4 cups mixed dried fruit mix
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
200g butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda

 

Method

 

Preheat oven to 150°C fan forced. Line 2 large baking trays with non-stick baking paper. Place the popped corn, macadamias and dried fruit into a large bowl and set aside.

In a medium saucepan place the brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, salt and spices. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for a further 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the baking soda.

Pour over the macadamia mixture and combine well. Divide the mixture between the trays and bake for 40-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Allow to cool on trays.

Note: popcorn can be stored in airtight containers for up to 1 week.

 

Summer Recipe Favourites With An Exquisite Macadamia Twist

 
Celebrate summer with these simple yet impressive macadamia recipes, perfect for entertaining with ease throughout the holiday season. With a delectable Christmas pud, fun festive popcorn and an ideal make-ahead breakfast, there is a delicious feel-good treat for everyone.

Not only are macadamias a great snack all by themselves with their velvety-soft crunch and creamy, buttery flavour, but they are also loaded with good fats and will add a nutritional boost during the season of overindulgence.

These gourmet delights are also the best quality, best tasting macadamias in the world thanks to our Aussie growers working all year round to produce the world's finest nut - so make the gift of macadamias this festive season and your family and friends will love you for it!