Pumpkin Spice Popcorn is a delicious blend of pumpkin flavored popcorn. It is a sweet and delicious treat for the perfect Fall snack.
The tasty blend of sweet and salty flavors is so delicious in this Pumpkin Spice Popcorn recipe. You can enjoy all of the flavors of Fall in this wonderful popcorn recipe. I have been making Homemade Caramel Popcorn Recipe and White Chocolate Popcorn for years. This new recipe with pumpkin does not disappoint.
It comes together easily and tastes amazing. This is the perfect snack to enjoy pumpkin spice flavor. If you love pumpkin spice lattes, this recipe will definitely be a hit. There are so many delicious Popcorn Recipes to try.
For more pumpkin flavor, make Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes and Crustless Pumpkin Pie. Our family also loves Pumpkin Lasagna.
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Why Everyone Will Love This
- It is simple to make a large amount to feed a crowd.
- This recipe is easy to prepare and inexpensive for movie night.
- The popcorn is delicious with all the flavors of Pumpkin Spice.
Once you make this popcorn, it will become an annual Fall tradition. It is so tasty.
Ingredients
- Butter. Make sure to use real butter in this recipe.
- Salt. The combination of sweet and salty is delicious.
- Vanilla extract. Always use pure vanilla.
- Popcorn. You can use air popped popcorn, microwave or even store bought.
Get the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Substitutions and Variations
- Chocolate Chips. Toss in chocolate chips for a tasty mix in.
- Butterscotch Chips. Another decadent idea is butterscotch chips for an even sweeter treat.
- Melted White Chocolate. Drizzle white chocolate over the popcorn and allow to set. Then break into pieces. It will look great and taste delicious.
- Seasonal M&M’s. Add a pop of color by mixing in Fall M&M’s. The bright orange colors will blend perfectly and look so festive.
- Nuts. Try adding nuts to the popcorn for a crispy addition to the mixture. Pecans and cashews pair perfectly with this popcorn recipe.
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Popcorn
- Step 1. Preheat the oven and pop the popcorn. Place the popped popcorn in a very large bowl. We used microwave popcorn, but you can use any variety you prefer.
Step 2. Melt the butter and add the spices. Stir in the sugar, salt and pumpkin pie spice. Continue to cook and stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Then remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 3. Then pour the sauce over the popcorn. Stir to coat all the popcorn with the butter mixture.
Step 4. Next, place the popcorn in two large shallow baking dishes or pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. You will need to stir every 5 minutes.
Step 5. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Then break into pieces. The mixture will be hot, so it is important for it to cool.
Storage
Store the leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks. We like to put this in small cellophane bags tied with a pretty ribbon. It makes the cutest gift to hand out to neighbors and friends.
The texture will change and become softer the longer you store it.
Pro Tips
- Homemade Pumpkin Spice. You can use store bought or make this easy homemade pumpkin spice recipe.
- Remove Popcorn Kernels. Make sure that you remove any unpopped popcorn kernels before coating in the pumpkin spice mixture.
- Allow to set before breaking into pieces. The popcorn should be totally set before breaking into pieces. It will be sticky and hard to manage if not given enough time.
- Line the baking sheet. Prepare the baking sheet by lining with wax paper before adding the popcorn. It will make clean up easier as the mixture is sticky.
FAQs
The butter mixture needs to be completely melted and evenly distributed on the popcorn. If it is not well combined, there may be clumps that can result in soggy popcorn.
We used microwave popcorn, and it turned out great. You can also use stove top popcorn, store bought or a popcorn machine.
Any of these varieties would work great in this recipe. Feel free to use whatever is most convenient for you. However, we do prefer plain popcorn and not flavored in this recipe.
More Flavored Popcorn Recipes
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Pumpkin Spice Popcorn
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 cups popcorn popped approximately 3 bags
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place popped popcorn in a very large bowl.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, salt and pumpkin pie spice. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved (3-4 minutes).
- Remove from the heat and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Then pour the sauce over the popcorn and stir it to coat all the popcorn with the butter mixture.
- Then place the popcorn in two large shallow baking dishes/ or pans and bake in a preheated oven, for approximately 20-25 minutes (stirring every 5 minutes).
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Then the pumpkin is ready to serve and enjoy!
