Description
Indulge in the cozy delight of Brown Butter Maple Popcorn, a sweet and salty treat that captures the essence of autumn. This crunchy popcorn is enhanced with the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter and the luscious sweetness of pure maple syrup. Perfect for movie nights, festive gatherings, or as a thoughtful homemade gift, this popcorn is not only delicious but incredibly easy to make. The warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg elevate its flavor profile, making it an irresistible snack at any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups plain air-popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pop your popcorn using your preferred method, then transfer it to a large mixing bowl and remove any unpopped kernels.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and stir in maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; let it bubble gently for about two minutes.
- Remove from heat, quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla extract (expect some foaming), then pour over the popcorn and mix thoroughly.
- Spread the coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to maintain even crispness.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups (40g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg