Easy Halloween Food Ideas: Indulgent Pumpkin Spice Caramel Popcorn
Indulge in the delightful flavors of pumpkin spice with this easy Halloween treat that combines caramel and popcorn.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stove-top method.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add sugar, corn syrup, and salt; stir until combined and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn, tossing to coat evenly.
- Spread popcorn on a baking sheet and let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a festive touch, consider adding candy corn or chocolate chips after the popcorn cools.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Easy Halloween food ideas, pumpkin spice, caramel popcorn