Pumpkin- Spice Caramel Popcorn

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkasnas Democrat Gazette- Kelly Brant adapted from sheknows.com

Categories: Candy- Treats

Ingredients

  • 15 cups popped popcorn
  • 3/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 225 degrees. Line sheet pan with parchment paper or nonstick baking mat.

  2. Place the popcorn in a large bowl and set aside.

  3. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the butter, sugar, corn syrup, molasses, pumpkin pie spice and salt to a boil. Stir briefly to combine the ingredients and then allow them to boil for 3 minutes without stirring.

  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately pour onto the popcorn. Stir until evenly coated. Spread the popcorn evenly on the prepared sheet pan and place in the oven. Cook 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Remove from oven and break into pieces (or enjoy as clusters). Serve warm or at room temperature.

  5. makes 15 cups

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