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Ridiculously Easy Pumpkin Pie Spiced Caramel Corn

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 cups
Calories 250
This delicious caramel corn combines pumpkin pie spices with a rich caramel coating, perfect for a sweet snack or holiday treat.

Ingredients

Popcorn

  • 16 cups popped popcorn (see instructions for types of popcorn)
  • 0.75 cup butter (salted)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup corn syrup (not high fructose corn syrup)
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Line two 3-foot parchment paper pieces on work surface.
  • Pop popcorn, transfer 4 quarts to a bowl, and shake to remove unpopped kernels.
  • Combine butter, sugars, corn syrup, spices, and salt; microwave 2 min, stir, then microwave additional 2-3 min until bubbling. Stir in vanilla and baking soda.
  • Pour caramel over popcorn in bag, microwave 1 min, shake, repeat 3 times. Turn onto parchment and cool.
  • Store in airtight container for 1-2 weeks.

Notes

Use fresh popcorn for best results and store in an airtight container.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel, popcorn, Pumpkin Spice