Description
Warm cinnamon and nutmeg spice cling to crisp popcorn kernels, glazed in sweet apple cider and brown sugar. Each crunchy cluster bursts with cozy fall flavors and a hint of butter for a festive twist on movie-night snacking.
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt butter, brown sugar, apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Place popcorn in a large bowl and drizzle the butter-sugar mixture over it, tossing gently to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated popcorn in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through to prevent burning.
- Allow the popcorn to cool completely before breaking into clusters.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to keep the popcorn crispy.
- For a stronger apple flavor, add a sprinkle of powdered apple cider.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg for a milder or spicier taste.
- This snack is perfect for movie nights or festive gatherings.