Try this Pumpkin Caramel Popcorn to celebrate the flavors of Thanksgiving and fall! It makes a great snack.Â
Love homemade popcorn? You need to try this recipe for pumpkin caramel popcorn! You can either use plain microwave popcorn as a quick and easy base, or you can pop it from scratch. This recipe is perfect for movie night at home, or a fun snack for guests at Thanksgiving! It comes together quickly and people will beg you for the recipe.
Pumpkin Caramel Popcorn
Ingredients
- 15 cups plain popped popcorn
- 6 ounces unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F, and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set the popcorn in a large bowl and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, bring the butter, sugar, molasses, corn syrup, pumpkin pie spice and salt to a boil. Stir briefly with a heatproof spatula, then continue boiling for three minutes without stirring.
- Remove from the heat and immediately pour over the popcorn. Stir until evenly combined.
- Spread the popcorn evenly onto the sheet pan, and then place in the oven. Cook for one hour, stirring every 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, cool briefly to set, and then break into pieces (or enjoy as clusters). Serve warm or at room temperature.
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
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Kathryn says
They all sound so delicious, I’m not sure I’d be able to pick a favourite!
Valerie says
Oh, brown butter sage popcorn?! On my way
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Do I have to pick just one?! Eeeek, they all look so scrumptious, Jen!
Rachael {SimplyFreshCooking} says
I say YES to both of your questions! YUM!!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Love all three! Definitely intrigued by the brown butter sage! Yum!
Jen @ The Scrumptious Pumpkin says
Oh gingerbread popcorn – so perfect for the holiday season. Love this! :)
Sush says
fanstastic!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
GINGERBREAD POPCORN?? Hello Thanksgiving snack attack! What a fun idea. Thanks for sharing these great recipes!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
Gingerbread popcorn!? You are an evil genius. If I made that it would be dangerous. I am not sure how much self control I would have left after one batch.
Jackie @ Domestic Fits says
Popcorn is one of my favorite snack. I love the brown butter sage idea!
Carrian@ohsweetbasil says
Now I have three good excuses to plop down on the couch this week and catch up on some shows! They sound delish!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
3 types of popcorn? YES PLEASE! Heading over to get the recipe! :)
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
You’re a popcorn goddess!!! Going to check them out :D
dassana says
homemade popcorn is the best. pics looks delish,
Katie @ Blonde Ambition says
These sound dangerous… I made caramel corn for the first time recently and it was devilishly good :D