Try this Pumpkin Caramel Popcorn to celebrate the flavors of Thanksgiving and fall! It makes a great snack.
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
Try this Pumpkin Caramel Popcorn to celebrate the flavors of Thanksgiving and fall! It makes a great snack.
Servings 15 servings
Calories 195
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!
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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Fun! I am making maple popcorn balls for my daughter’s class for when they study pilgrims/Native Americans (legend has it Chief Massasoit’s brother brought popcorn in a deerskin bag the first Thanksgiving feast).
Yum, all three sound incredible!
Sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try the pumpkin caramel :)
Awesome! I’m all about popping my own popcorn these days. It’s so easy and we can control the ingredients. For example, duck fat… Omg
Heading over to get this recipe now! LOVE the looks of this popcorn!
Looks great, Jen. I’ll definitely be trying the gingerbread!
What a fabulous idea, Jen! These would be so fun at a Thanksgiving gathering!
PUMPKIN CARAMEL POPCORN????? Jen, I love you! Heading there now! Gorgeous pic =)
Yum! This is so perfect because I’m hosting a friends Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday and wanted to do little jars of popcorn as party favors! Maybe I will make one of these!
wow These look droolworthy! Pumpkin caramel popcorn will be top favourite!
Wait, GINGERBREAD popcorn?? Oh, I am in!! Love all three versions!
I am such a fan of popcorn! I could eat it any which way and be very happy – gingerbread, oh that sounds so good!
Wow, I just love all three! Great flavors!
Sounds delicious! I love home made popcorn, in fact I just bought a packet of those pop corn boxes to serve it! :P
I just came back from SheKnows. I love the brown butter sage popcorn! So unique but I can imagine the flavor already. I would love that. As holidays get closer and we have lots of gathering, this kind of quick and “holiday” flavor snack ideas are wonderful, Jen!