Description
A cozy, sweet, and crunchy fall snack that’s easy to make and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (air-popped for best results)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted for caramel)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed for best flavor)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (can substitute with corn syrup)
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (use pure for best flavor)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda (helps lighten the caramel)
Instructions
- Pop your popcorn (about 10 cups) and transfer it to a giant bowl, fishing out unpopped kernels.
- Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt. Let bubble while whisking.
- Add pumpkin pie spice, stir, and let bubble for a few minutes.
- Remove from heat and quickly add baking soda and vanilla. Mix well.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn, toss quickly to prevent seizing.
- Spread on a lined baking sheet and bake at 250°F, stirring every 15 minutes, for about 45 minutes.
- Allow to cool before breaking into clusters.
Notes
For a crunchy texture, bake longer and let the popcorn cool completely before breaking it apart. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg