Mistral MPM15 - Manual (Page 3)

Party Fun Recipe Ideas
Strawberry Popcorn Pops
Makes 12
60g popping corn
1/2 cup caster sugar
60g butter
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons thickened cream
1/2 teaspoon strawberry essence
4 – 5 drops pink food colouring
1 Place corn in the popping chamber of popcorn maker
and prepare according to directions in the use and
care manual. Place popped corn into a large bowl,
separate and discard any unpopped corn kernels.
2 Place sugar, butter, honey and cream in a medium,
heavy-based saucepan. Cook, over medium heat,
stirring continuously until sugar has completely
dissolved. Do not allow to boil.
3 Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, and continue to
cook, without stirring, for 3 – 4 minutes or until the
mixture is a very light golden colour.
4 Remove from heat and add strawberry essence and
food colour, swirl pan to combine, but do not stir.
5 Pour coloured caramel mixture over popcorn, working
quickly with a wooden spoon, stir until the popcorn is
evenly coated in the caramel. Allow to cool slightly for
2 – 3 minutes.
6 When mixture has cooled enough to handle, roll
popcorn mixture into small balls, using lightly oiled
hands. Mould mixture around lollypop sticks. Work
quickly as mixture will not clump together once
cooled.
7 Place popcorn pops on a foil-lined tray and allow to
cool completely.
8 Best eaten on the day of cooking, but may be stored
in an air-tight container for 2 – 3 days.
9 Tie coloured ribbon around lollypop sticks to decorate,
if desired.
Popcorn and Marshmallow Caramel Cups
Makes 12
60g popping corn
150g butter, chopped
300g soft jersey caramels, chopped
1/2 cup mini baking marshmallows
1 Place 12 large foil-lined patty pan cases into a muffin
pan.
2 Place popping corn into chamber of popcorn maker
and prepare according to the directions in the use and
care manual. Transfer to a large bowl, separate and
discard any unpopped corn kernels.
3 Place butter and caramels into a medium, heavy-
based saucepan, and cook, stirring continuously over
low heat for 10 – 12 minutes, or until caramels are
melted and mixture is smooth. Mixture will separate
at first, but will become smooth when caramels are
completely melted.
4 Pour melted caramel over popcorn, add marshmallows
and stir gently until mixture is combined.
5 Spoon mixture evenly into foil-lined cases and allow
to cool completely.
6 Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container.
Popcorn Jewellery
Children will love making their own, edible jewellery
following these simple steps.
1 Provide a selection of suitable lollies that can be
threaded onto a string. Any small, round lolly with a
hole in the center will work. Assorted coloured
lifesavers are ideal.
2 Place freshly popped corn in a bowl.
3 Provide each child with a thick, blunt tapestry needle,
threaded with a length of coloured string, or gold
elastic. Elastic is harder to thread but works well, as
the child can stretch over hand / neck to wear. Tie a
knot in one end.
4 Pierce a piece of popcorn with the needle and pull
through onto string, follow with a lolly and repeat
until jewellery is long enough to form a bracelet or
necklace.
5 Carefully tie the ends together to seal.
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Notes