Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with this irresistible Pumpkin Spice Caramel Popcorn. Each fluffy kernel is coated in a rich caramel sauce infused with warm spices, making it the perfect snack for movie nights or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this treat will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels (about 10 cups popped)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Pop the Corn: Use an air popper or stovetop method to pop the kernels. Set aside in a large bowl.
- Make Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until bubbly (about 5 minutes).
- Combine: Carefully pour the hot caramel over the popped corn while gently stirring to coat evenly.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Spread caramel-coated popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool completely before breaking into clusters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg