Pumpkin Pie Caramel Corn
Homemade pumpkin pie caramel corn, featuring real pumpkin and seasonal spices. A fun twist on a classic snack.
Growing up, I went to baseball games with my family a lot. I have fond memories of those times together. Enjoying caramel corn was always a priority while rooting on my favorite team. I loved the crunchy and sweet caramel coated popcorn and peanuts. I’ve passed my love of caramel corn on to my kids and even though we can’t have the peanuts, that doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy the delicious caramel popcorn!
So when I teamed up with KitchenPLAY and JOLLY TIME Pop Corn to bring you a fun new recipe, I knew it had to be a recreation of one of my favorite childhood snacks… but with a fun seasonal twist.
I love up changing recipes to put a fun spin on them. I added the ever important pumpkin flavor, that is an absolute must love this time of year. Seriously, this caramel corn tastes like pie… but it’s popcorn and caramel!
So whether you’re watching your favorite team or sitting back for family movie night, be sure to add this delicious pumpkin pie caramel corn to your plans!
Help me wish JOLLY TIME Pop Corn a happy 100th birthday. Celebrate with the family-owned business by sharing a bowl of popcorn with your family!
Looking for even more popcorn ideas? Be sure to check out their virtual birthday party pinboard!
Pumpkin Pie Caramel Corn
Ingredients
- 1/4 C JOLLY TIME Pop Corn kernels
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil for popping
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 C unsalted butter
- 1/2 C light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 C pumpkin puree
- 1/4 C light corn syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- Pinch ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan or stockpot over medium heat, warm vegetable oil. When warm, add popcorn kernels and salt. Cover and allow to pop, gently shaking pan as kernels cook and pop. Transfer popped corn to a large bowl, discarding un-popped kernels.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Mix in brown sugar, pumpkin, corn syrup and spices - reserving vanilla and baking soda. When mixture is fully combined and warm, mix in vanilla and baking soda. Mixture should bubble up. Cook for 1-2 more minutes, stirring gently. Pour over popcorn, tossing to coat well. Divide caramel corn between prepared pans, being sure to spread out popcorn.
- Bake at 250°F for 60 minutes, tossing after the first 30 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately break up any clumps. Cool and enjoy. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
This post is sponsored by KitchenPlAY and JOLLY TIME Pop Corn. As always, all thoughts and opinions are completely my own.
Love everything about this popcorn! Gorgeous photos! Pinned of course!
Thanks Anna!
This sounds like the perfect Friday movie night treat! I can only imagine how tasty it is :)
Thanks Meg!
What an awesome flavor! I love caramel corn! This looks amazing.
Thanks Marye!
what a beautiful pile!!! i love love love this.
Thanks Dixya!
This is genius! I LOVE caramel corn, and I’ve never seen anything like this!
Thanks Ashley!
I think I could practically live on popcorn, so I am all for any new way to try it! Looks and sounds wonderful!
Thanks Erin!
I definitely see a big batch of this in my near future!!
I hope so! Thanks Deborah!
This recipe looks so amazing and perfect for this time of year. On my “must eat” list now!
Thanks Marly :)
Love this!
Thanks Amanda!
Oh heck yes! This caramel corn looks awesome, but I don’t think I’d be able to stop eating it! Love the pumpkin spice :) pinned!
Thanks so much Rachel!
Love this twist on my favorite fall snack!
Thanks so much :)
Want a big bowl in front of me right now.. that and a movie to relax to! Perfection!
Thanks Krista! :)
This will be great for my scary movie night!
It would! Thanks Christine! :)
Yum! I love your pictures. They always turned out great. This looks like an easy treat for all.
Thanks Melanie!
WOW! This sounds amazing!! And your pics are incredible – how do you get your photos so beautiful and white and crisp? x
Thanks Jessica! :)
I could not be trusted around this! I would probably eat it all in one sitting :)
Haha! It’d be totally worth it ;)
Oooh, I love caramel corn, and adding pumpkin pie spice to it sounds incredible!
Thanks Stacey!
WowOOOW, Rachel. Yum!!!!
Thanks so much :)
Few things spell comfort food like caramel corn! I love how you made this seasonal :) Great photos too, they look good enough to EAT! x
Thank you! :)
This is just brilliant, Rachel! I love all of these things individually but put them together? WOW~
Thanks Rebecca!
what a fun flavored popcorn, it must be so delicious.
Thanks Diane!
yesssssssssss.
This is one of the best pumpkin recipes I’ve seen this season. Love this idea!
Thanks so much :)
This is my kind of snack!
Great! Thanks Lori :)
I would pretty much devour that entire bowl with no shame!
You’ll fit right in here… lol