Tamarind caramel popcorn recipe

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   Pre-heat the oven to 120C.

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   For the popcorn, heat the oil in a large saucepan on medium heat.

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   Add the corn, place the lid on the saucepan, and shake the saucepan occasionally.

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   After a few minutes the kernels will being to pop, once the regularity of the popping slows, remove from the heat.

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   Give the saucepan a good shake.

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   Set aside.

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   Have the cream and butter measured out and close to hand.

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   In a small saucepan, on a medium heat, add the sugar, swirling the pan occasionally until the the sugar dissolves and starts to turn reddish-brown at the edges.

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   Add the butter, swirling until it dissolves.

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    Remove from the heat and add the cream and the tamarind.

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    Return to the heat for a minute or so.

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    Stir in the pinch of cinnamon.

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    Spread the popcorn out on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper.

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    Pour on the tamarind caramel, ensuring to coat every single popcorn.

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    Place in the pre-heated oven for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

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    Leave to cool to room temperature, sprinkle with salt and then break up any large pieces (or not!

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    ), and enjoy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.