Description
Pumpkin Spice Caramel Popcorn is the perfect autumn snack that combines the rich flavors of buttery caramel with warm, cozy spices. This delightful treat features fluffy popcorn coated in a sweet caramel sauce, making it ideal for cozy movie nights or festive gatherings. Each crunchy bite captures the essence of fall, leaving you wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop method until fluffy. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Stir until bubbling and golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn while warm and mix until evenly coated.
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and spread coated popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, then cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg