Caramel Popcorn

Serves: Sara and Josh or 4-6 normal people

Ingredients:
6 cups popped popcorn, or 1 packet microwave popcorn minus the few tasters you have to have
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup water
a little patience
Some nuts, like pecans or almonds (optional)

Method:

Place the sugar, butter and water into a heavy based saucepan on a low heat and stir until the butter has melted and the sugar dissolves.

Turn up the heat and allow to come to a boil. Cook until it turns a medium caramel colour or soft ball on a sugar thermometer.

Meanwhile, line a roasting tin with tin foil and spray it well with spray and cook.

when the caramel has reached the desired colour, pour it over the popcorn and mix it well to coat. Pour the popcorn into the roasting tin and spread it out separating the corns. Be careful- they are still hot and though its tempting to pop one in your mouth to taste- DON'T!

Allow to cool, and store in an airtight container.

This also makes an awesome little gift if you get some cool packaging :)