Description
Pumpkin Spice Caramel Popcorn is a delightful autumn treat that combines fluffy popcorn with a rich, spiced caramel coating. This easy-to-make snack fills your home with warm aromas, making it perfect for cozy movie nights or festive gatherings. With its irresistible crunch and sweet-spicy flavor, this recipe will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Optional: sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop method, then transfer to a large bowl.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and maple syrup, bringing to a gentle boil while stirring.
- Add pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract; simmer for about four minutes until thickened.
- Quickly whisk in baking soda; the mixture will foam up.
- Pour the caramel over the popcorn, tossing gently to coat evenly.
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Spread the coated popcorn on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for one hour, stirring every fifteen minutes.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (30g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg