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Pumpkin Spice Caramel Popcorn

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Pumpkin Spice Caramel Popcorn is the perfect fall snack—sweet, crunchy, and loaded with cozy pumpkin pie spice flavor. Each kernel is coated in a buttery caramel glaze, then baked until perfectly crisp. Great for parties, movie nights, or gifting, this easy homemade treat is pure autumn indulgence!

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Snack, Dessert, Party Food
  • Method: Baking, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 10 cups popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup (or honey)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. Prep the popcorn: Spread popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Make the caramel: In a medium saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir constantly over medium heat until it boils. Let boil without stirring for 4–5 minutes.
  3. Finish the caramel: Remove from heat and quickly stir in baking soda, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. The mixture will foam and lighten in color.
  4. Coat the popcorn: Pour caramel over popcorn and toss to coat as evenly as possible.
  5. Bake for crunch: Bake at 250°F for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  6. Cool and serve: Let cool completely, then break into clusters before serving or packaging.

Notes

  • Drizzle with white chocolate after cooling for an extra sweet twist.
  • Stir in chopped pecans or almonds for added crunch.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne to the caramel for a subtle heat.
  • Sprinkle sea salt before baking for salted caramel flavor.
  • Use homemade pumpkin pie spice if needed (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves).

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