Servings | Prep Time |
12bars | 10Minutes |
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Store in an airtight container. I would recommend storing the popcorn bars in the refrigerator, especially if you live in a warm climate. Out of the fridge, the popcorn bars will be crispy and crunchy, they will be softer and chewier if stored in a warmer environment.
If you don’t think your kids will try the popcorn bars when they have seeds in them, that’s ok, skip the seeds, or use fewer seeds, and gradually build up the quantities so they aren’t put off by the seeds.
If you have substituted the salted butter for unsalted butter or coconut oil, be sure to add a pinch of salt to the caramel, this will really enhance the flavour of popcorn bars.
For a crunchy crispy bar store somewhere or in the fridge, for a softer chewier texture store at room temperature.
These popcorn bars are nut free so are suitable for school, popcorn can be a choking risk for young children so I wouldn’t recommend them for preschoolers. My school-aged children take them in their lunchbox which is packed with an ice pack, and they love them.
If your popcorn bars do not set, this means the caramel was not boiled for long enough, make sure it has darkened in colour and thickened enough for the channel test, before removing it from the heat
Ingredient Substitutions
Honey: This can be substituted for maple syrup or granulated sugar. If using maple syrup the popcorn bar will be delicious but they will be a little softer and chewier as the maple syrup forms a softer caramel.
Salted Butter: Coconut oil will work as a substitute, if using coconut oil, add a pinch of salt as this will enhance the flavour of the caramel.
Chia and hemp seeds: These seeds are optional and can be left out. Other small seeds such as sesame seeds or flaxseeds could also be used as an alternative.
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