Description
Enjoy this delicious caramel apple popcorn, a perfect blend of sweet caramel, crisp apples, and salty popcorn. It is ideal for fall gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped dried apples
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the popped popcorn and dried apples.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and apples. Stir to coat evenly.
- Spread the popcorn mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely. Break apart any large clumps.
- Sprinkle with apple pie spice before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use air-popped popcorn.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Add a pinch of sea salt for a salted caramel flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg