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Apple Caramel Popcorn
Traci Wennerholm
Apple caramel popcorn is a simple yet delicious treat that's perfect for the fall season. It's easy to make at home, customizable, and sure to satisfy your sweet and crunchy cravings. It's perfect for a snack, dessert or party food!
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
40
minutes
mins
50
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Servings
8
servings
Calories
621
kcal
Equipment
saucepan
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1
quart
apple cider
2 4.4
ounce
bag SkinnyPop popcorn
unflavored
1
cup
2 sticks butter
½
cup
honey
2
cups
light brown sugar
1
teaspoon
salt
½
teaspoon
cinnamon
¼
teaspoon
nutmeg
⅛
teaspoon
allspice
¼
teaspoon
ginger
½
teaspoon
baking soda
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
8
ounce
bag white chocolate chips
optional
Instructions
Apple Cider Reduction:
Pour the apple cider into a saucepan.
Heat over medium-high heat until boiling.
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to a thick syrup (about ½ cup), approximately 45-60 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Preparing the Popcorn:
Preheat oven to 250°F (121°C).
Line large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a separate bowl, melt the butter in a saucepan.
Add the reduced cider, honey, brown sugar, and salt.
Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger.
Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla. The mixture will foam.
Coating and Baking the Popcorn:
Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn and toss gently until evenly coated.
Spread the popcorn onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 45 minutes, stirring and tossing every 10 minutes.
Check for desired crispness after 35 minutes. If not yet crispy, continue baking and checking every 5 minutes until done.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Finishing Touches:
Melt the white chocolate chips.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled popcorn.
Allow the chocolate to set before breaking the popcorn into pieces for serving.
Notes
Store the popcorn in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
Calories:
621
kcal
Carbohydrates:
103
g
Protein:
3
g
Fat:
24
g
Saturated Fat:
15
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6
g
Trans Fat:
1
g
Cholesterol:
61
mg
Sodium:
564
mg
Potassium:
287
mg
Fiber:
4
g
Sugar:
82
g
Vitamin A:
755
IU
Vitamin C:
1
mg
Calcium:
67
mg
Iron:
1
mg
Keyword
apple caramel popcorn, apple popcorn time, caramel apple cider
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