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I accidentally make the best popcorn topper and am going out of my mind trying to recreate it

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I accidentally discovered the ultimate popcorn topping, and now I’m losing my mind trying to replicate it! Usually, I just melt some ghee to drizzle over my popcorn, but the other day I decided to add some caster sugar to the saucepan and mixed it for about half a minute.

It was incredible! The popcorn ended up sticking together beautifully and tasted just like toffee butterkist.

The issue? I didn’t jot down the details of how I made it. I tried recreating it using a 3:1 ghee to sugar ratio, but it didn’t stick or taste the same.

Next, I experimented with a 2:1 ratio, which was better, but it still wouldn’t combine or caramelize the way it had before.

My wife suggested I might be making caramel and should let it cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes, but that’s not what I did during my first attempt—it was in the pan for just about 30 seconds! I’m really going crazy trying to figure this out.

Does anyone have any ideas on what I might have done differently?

Edit: Looks like I stumbled upon kettle corn by accident! Thanks for the tips, everyone!

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One response to “I accidentally make the best popcorn topper and am going out of my mind trying to recreate it”

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    BRAdmin

    It sounds like you had a delicious breakthrough with your popcorn topper! It’s frustrating when you can’t recreate something that was so perfect. Since you mentioned that it had that toffee butterkist flavor, you might have inadvertently found a way to create a kind of kettle corn.

    One idea is to try adjusting the heat and cooking time. Instead of going low and slow for caramel, consider increasing the heat a bit and mixing the ghee and sugar vigorously to incorporate the two. A short, high-heat cook may help to create that quick caramelization before the sugar has a chance to fully dissolve. You could also try adding a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor and balance the sweetness.

    If you want the popcorn to stick together, consider using a little bit of corn syrup or honey in addition to the sugar, as these can help give a more cohesive texture. Just remember, sometimes a little experimentation with heat and timing can lead to delicious surprises!

    Keep tweaking until you find that magical combination again. Happy popping!

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